Could you represent the Liverpool City Region at the Miss England Contest?

IF you are unaware, Miss England is held every year to find the nations ONLY entry to Miss World and the Regional Qualifier title Miss Liverpool City Region is now looking for new contestants. Miss Liverpool City Region winner of this title is directly entered into the finals of the Miss England Contestant, bypassing the Miss England Semi Finals. If you want to enter and thing it is your time to win and represent not only the Liverpool City Region, but also England at Miss World, enter now..!

For all those who think this contest is all about being a thin and blonde... Think again! Like the competition, you should move with the times. If you think its just a swimwear parade, well that part of the Miss England contest was scrapped back in 2009, after the then Miss England, Katrina Hodge, who was at the time a decorated serving soldier said she thought it was to:- "degrading." The contest organisers then agreed and they scrapped the round completely. Today the contest is focused more on raising money for charity, knowledge, and setting a good example to others. For example Miss England in 2019, 9 hours before the start Bhasha Mukherjee 1st shift as a Junior Doctor, aged 24, was crowned Miss England! Then Bhasha Mukherjee, who is now a Respiratory Specialist, continue her career as a Doctor amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, and put her crown to good use promoting the NHS within the media, during her free time. The current Miss England winner Jessica Gagen (27) is from Skelmersdale and qualifying as a rocket scientist, on her mission to become an astronaut!

To take part in Miss England, hopefuls cannot be younger than 16 years of age or older than 27 within their year of entry. They are not allowed to be married or have given birth to children. Contestants must hold a full British Passport and reside in the UK. They must not have posed topless or nude in photography.

The group running Miss Liverpool City Region are currently working on updating the Regional Heat's website, but you can sign up on the Miss England Contest online at:- MissEngland.Info.

More information will be added soon about the longest running independently run Miss England Heat on:- Miss-Liverpool-City-Region.Com.

Closure of Pontins holiday parks: CMS Committee Chair writes to Britannia Hotels

THE Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, has written to the parent company of Pontins holiday parks, following the closure of the camps in Southport, Prestatyn and Camber Sands.

The letter to Britannia Hotels Chief Executive Alex Langsam highlights concerns about the company's willingness to engage with MPs and asks for information on the measures being taken to minimise the disruption to staff, visitors and the local economies affected by the closures.

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the CMS Committee, said:- "The closure of the Pontins holiday parks will be deeply unsettling for the communities concerned given the crucial contribution such venues make to the local economy and general health of our seaside towns. The disquiet felt among staff and local businesses will be exacerbated by the apparent lack of engagement and support from those in charge."

CLA hosts Natural Capital Roadshows in the North West and North East

THE CLA (Country Land and Business Association) North team hosted 2 Natural Capital Roadshows, at:- J36 North West Mart Conference Centre, and at the Scotch Corner Hotel, which covered all aspects of Natural Capital in relation to land use.

More than 130 members and guests attended the 2 roadshows covering the topic to gain a better understanding of the concept of 'natural capital' which can be defined as an economic understanding in the use of natural resources and the environment.

With potential funding of over £3.5 billion per year from the Government and private sector, there could be significant opportunities, as well as associated risks for farmers and landowners.

Expert speakers from the CLA, Carter Jonas and Irwin Mitchell discussed the development of environmental markets and how landowners, farmers and land managers can take advantage of current and future opportunities.

These roadshows gave landowners and farmers the opportunity to hear from experts about a range of current and future income streams for sustainable farming, carbon, nature and water. Information covered included:- available funding through Government schemes; what are the main private sector market opportunities; do the economics stack up? The legal and tax implications; and finally; where to start to create a baseline or audit. The roadshows also covered case studies to illustrate the topic.

CLA Director North, Lucinda Douglas, said:- "Those attending these roadshows said the information provided was indispensable in understanding the steady stream of information around natural capital. CLA members understand the leading part they need to play if they are to meet our Government's net zero targets and enhance biodiversity. Nature-based solutions that build natural capital can play an important part in this mission, and these roadshows made a compelling case for considering how land is used. The roadshows highlighted that, for natural capital markets to work for landowners, they need 3 things: reliable baseline data and spatial information; a supportive tax system and access to specialist advice and training. This will help create the conditions for a private sector market to work alongside landowners in delivering public goods."

These roadshows were supported by headline sponsor:- Carter Jonas, and sponsor Irwin Mitchell, who also provided expert speakers at these events.