HAVE you got what it takes to be Miss Great Britain Nottingham? Or even to be crowned the overall winner of Miss Great Britain?
If you think you do, it's time to get involved. And there are some exciting changes to the rules that mean more of you can enter.
Auditions for Miss Great Britain Nottingham are being held at Colwick Hall on Saturday February 16, between 11am and 3pm.
"Nottingham is one of our first regional heats," says national director of Miss Great Britain, Kate Solomons.
Changes to the entry requirements this year mean that auditions are now open to women who are married and/or have children.
All entrants must be aged between 18 and 27 by November 1 this year.
Kate, a former Miss Leicester and founder of model agency ModelZed, previously worked closely with the Miss England organisation.
She added: "It's important to evolve and modernise, so I'm shaking up the rules to let more women take part in the pageant.
"They're really informal auditions, so no one need feel nervous. Entrants are welcome to bring their family along.
"My team and I will spend around ten or 15 minutes chatting with each entrant to get to know them and see their personality shine through. A professional photographer will take each girl's photo too.
"There's a £10 booking fee, which includes a copy of the photograph.
"The dress code is smart casual – just arrive wearing whatever you normally would on a Saturday and don't be afraid to reflect your personality."
From the audition, around 25 girls will be selected to take part in the Miss Great Britain Nottingham final, held at Colwick Hall on Sunday April 28 in front of a judging panel of industry experts.
Kate explained: "We'll contact all entrants about a week after the auditions to let them know if they've made it through to the final and we're happy to give feedback."
So, what are Kate and the team looking for in a finalist?
"Firstly, there are no height or physical restrictions.
"We're looking for women with lovely personalities, confidence and the ability to engage with people from all walks of life. They'll be strong, positive role models.
To enter the open auditions at Colwick Hall, simply register online at www.missgreatbritain.co.uk, where you can book a time slot and submit any questions.
