2006 Archive
31st December 2006
Once again S4C is screening Anthem| - the short film that celebrates the Welsh National Anthem - on New Year's Eve at midnight however this time it is being shown with the song lyrics in subtitled Welsh. This means that not only can you see local models performing in the film and hear the new version of the Welsh national anthem but you can also sing along. Don't miss it. :-)
14th December 2006
Local girl Joanne Reed has made it through to the final of a Morphy Richards competition. Visit this link to find out more.|
21st November 2006
Hey guys I've got a MySpace site|. If you want to take a look at it click on the Visit Our Website link on the right hand side of your computer screen.
13th November 2006
Pontypool has chosen its very own Mr Pontypool. Although I didn't attend I heard that the contestants were the 'full ponty'. Visit this link to the Full Ponty article for more information|
26th October 2006
The South Wales Argus are once again launching their 'Christmas Cuties' competition.
To enter you need to bring your cutie along to the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran on 30th of October - 4th November 2006. Photographs will be taken between10am and 5 pm. There will be four categories 0 - 9 months, 10 - 18 months, 19 - 36 months and 37 to 60 months.
A Christmas Cuties supplement will appear in the South Wales Argus on Saturday 9th of December. People will then be able to vote via phone, text or postal coupon. The cuties with the most votes in their category will win a wide range of prizes.
Viewings will take place at the Dolman Theatre on 27th & 28th of October and at the Congress Theatre on 9th & 10th of November between 9.30am and 5pm.
If you would like any further information please call 01633 810000 and ask for Paula Jones.
Good Luck
27th September 2006
Communities in Action - supported by The Comrades Club - is holding a Mr Pontypool competition on Friday 3rd of November. Visit this link for more information on the Mr Pontypool Competition|.
21st September 2006
This is going to be of interest to those of you who enter beauty pageants or need an evening gown for that special occasion such as a school prom. The Wedding Boutique (Wales) Ltd - which is located in the Cwmbran Town Centre - stocks evening gowns!! Visit this link to see a photograph of Larissa Feeley - The Face of Cwmbran - wearing one of their gowns| or this one to take a look at their website|.
7th September 2006
Time is running out if you want to enter the Miss British Isles beauty pageant. If you want more information visit the Beauty Pageant area of this site.
19th August 2006
Cwmbran Shopping recently held a 'Face of Cwmbran' competition and three local girls got through to the final.
Visit this link to find out who won the Face of Cwmbran competition.|
4th August 2006
Pontypool model Emma Corten is through to the final of the Nuts Magazine Boardmaster babes competition. More information can be found in the Local Girls In The News Section...
27th July 2006
The Wales on Sunday is looking for the bonniest babies in Wales. All of the pictures of children - aged between 0-5 years of age - will appear in a supplement in September where readers will be given the chance to vote for Wales' Cutest Kids.
Visit this page for more informatio on Wales' Cutest Kids competition|
20th July 2006
Cwmbran model Rachel Rice is to represent Cwmbran in the Specsavers Regional Final in Cardiff on August 9th 2006. Visit the Local Girls In The News pages for more information.
13th July 2006
Dragon Bands is sponsoring the webster.uk.net competition this month and are offering one lucky person the chance to become a pop-star for the day. You get to record your very own CD which you can use as part of your show reel, as a present for your loved ones or just to keep for fun!! Visit the webster home page for more information.
13th July 2006
Don't forget that it's the Miss England 2006 final tomorrow night so if you want to support local girl Emma Corten you can vote for her on the Miss England website http://www.miss-england.co.uk|. The two girls with the highest text votes automatically go through to the final 20.
Spent some time modelling in a Spa this weekend to raise money for charity.
It was great fun.
More on this - and an article on modelling - will be appearing under the 'Thoughts' section within the next few weeks.
Watch this space for more information
Congratulations to Lidja Vircic of Cwmbran who came runner-up in the Miss Wales competition.
In the picture to the right Miss Wales 2006 runner-up Lidja Vircic celebrates with former Miss Wales runners-up Laura Livesley (2005) and Rachel Rice (2003)
More pictures and movies taken on the night will appear over the next few weeks.
Cwmbran Carnival this year was great fun. More pictures will be appearing under the Cwmbran Carnival Section but take a look at these for now.
Congratulations Emma on winning the Miss Avon heat of Miss England 2006 competition.
Although she did not go on to win the Miss England title she did well to win the Avon heat.
For more information on this event or to find out how you can enter the Miss England 2007 competition please click on the Miss England link in the Beauty Pageants area.
Pontypool Carnival Court Judging is to take place at St Albans RC High School on Saturday 8th of April 2006 at 4.30pm.
Carnival Queen 16-25 years
Court Attendant 12-15 years
Court Attendant 12-15 years
Flowergirl 8-11 years
Rosebud 5-7 years
Page Boy 5-7 years
Registration should be no later than 4.15pm on judging day.
Winners will receive Free outfits and cash prizes.
All Entrants should be resident in Pontypool.
Applications forms are available from Pontypool Community Council or Civic Centre.
Outfits sponsored by Mrs Vera Jones.
Pontypool Carnival is organised by Torfaen County Borough Council and Pontypool Community Council and supported by the local business community.
OOPS!!! She's done it again!!!
The New Cwmbran Carnival Queen - 24 year old Samantha Rice - has been crowned.
Samantha was the Millennium Carnival Queen six years ago and is really pleased to be chosen for a second time.
The members of her court are:
Rebecca Clayton- Court Attendant,
Shannon Watkins - Flower Girl
Ashley Jayne - Page Boy
Francesca Griffith-Breeze - Rosebud
See the Cwmbran Carnival link for more pictures taken on the evening.
Don't be an April Fool, enter the Cwmbran Carnival Queen and Court competition.
Cwmbran Carnival Court Judging is to take place at Cwmbran Stadium on Saturday 1st of April 2006 at 4.30pm.
Carnival Queen 16-25 years
Court Attendant 12-15 years
Court Attendant 12-15 years
Flowergirl 8-11 years
Rosebud 5-7 years
Page Boy 5-7 years
Registration should be no later than 4.15pm on judging day.
Winners will receive Free outfits and cash prizes.
All Entrants should be resident in Cwmbran.
Applications forms are available from Cwmbran Stadium.
Cwmbran Carnival is organised by Torfaen County Borough Council and Cwmbran Community Council and supported by the local business community.
Catwalk call for mature models
First Published in the Wales on Sunday Feb 26 2006 and written by Laura Kemp
Glamorous grannies and gorgeous granddads are being called to the catwalk on Saturday.
Miss Wales contest organiser Vibe Models is expanding its portfolio of over 40s.
The casting will take place on the ground floor Designer Room department of Debenhams in Cardiff's St David's Centre from 11am-3pm.
Face of Calpol Competition
Could your little star be the next big thing!
Calpol are looking for a new baby or toddler to feature on their range of Calpol Infant Suspension packs . So if you reckon you've got a little star on your hands who loves being in front of the camera, why not enter their photo today? Their face could soon be shining out from the beginning of February 2006. This is when the voting starts!
All you need do to take part in this national event, is send in a photo of your child, who must be between 2 months and 36 months (0-3 years).
Enter today!|