Live interview with That's Solent TV

Tuesday 23rd February 2016, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be interviewed live on That's Solent TV by Ben Trepess! The news show was viewed by thousands of people, shown on Freeview channel 8 at 5:515pm.

This was my first time being interviewed on live TV, and as a lot of people probably would be - I was extremely nervous! All of the producers, journalists and film crew were extremely helpful with their wise words, reassuring me there was nothing to worry about.

Being interviewed on TV gave me the opportunity to speak about my year as Miss Basingstoke - what I have been up to and the charities I have been supporting; how I manage to fit Miss Basingstoke, Hampshire and England duties in to my already busy weeks; and my next charity event I am organising!

If you missed the interview, but would like to watch it, you can do so by clicking here.

I cannot thank Ben and the That's Solent TV team enough for having me on their show, and I look forward to returning and sharing my further journey with you all!

Crown Charity Challenge No. 2 - February

Hi everyone,

It is hard to believe that 40,800 older people in England and Wales died of the cold last winter. Over the last 60 years, this has amounted to a staggering 2.5 million avoidable deaths due to winter cold.

Age UK has lauched its campaign to bring warm homes to older people in the UK to help prevent winter deaths. Age UK is calling on the Government to reform its energy efficiency programmes to enable all older people to live in a warm home. Each winter, one older person dies every seven minutes from the cold weather. Many of these deaths could be prevented if everyone lived in warm homes. 

The campaign will run during Cold Homes Week, from 1-5 February. In order to make a difference, we need as much support as possible.

You can find more information about the campaign here:

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/home-and-care/housing-choices/campaign-for-warm-homes/

What is the challenge? 

1. Take a selfie holding a lit or LED candle. Post it on social media, preferably between 1-5 February. You can use the suggested text below:

40,800 older people in England and Wales died of the cold last winter. Join the vigil #coldisakiller @age_uk www.ageuk.org.uk/warmhomes.

2. Encourage family and friends through social media to support the campaign

You can tag the following people/organizations

a) Facebook – Age UK

b) Twitter - @age_uk and #coldisakiller

c) Instagram - @age_uk  

3. You can also sign up to the campaign online. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to seeing your supportive selfies! 

Nicola x 

Can you sponsor Miss Basingstoke?

Miss Hampshire 2016 Sponsorship

The Miss Hampshire 2016 final will be held on Saturday 12th March, at The Alton House Hotel. The winner will be fast tracked to represent Hampshire in the Grand Final of Miss England 2016. Miss England 2016 will represent England in Miss World.

More than two billion people in over 130 countries watch the Miss World event and it all starts with a regional heat like Miss Hampshire.

Could you sponsor a winner?

The Sponsor may benefit from the following:

1. 2 tickets to the grand final of Miss Hampshire 2016

2. The sponsor may receive advertising by logo on: a. On event promotional materials b. In press releases c. On the www.missengland.info on the Hampshire page of the website as part of the 2016 contest with a link to their website – for a 10 month period. d. On the Miss Hampshire Facebook page

3. The sponsor may use their contestant as ‘the face of’ the brand and can be used on two occasions for any promotions or photographic work to endorse the sponsors product during the year.

4. The opportunity to have a pop up stand at the event to promote their brand to the contestants and guests and media attending.

5. Verbal mentions at the final event and the contestant will wear a sash bearing the company name and website address.

6. Use of your company promotional materials at all Miss Hampshire promotional events leading up to and including the final.

7. The contestant will wear a sash at the final bearing the name of the company and website address.

8. Logo on the contestant page in the event programme.

NB: Please note that once payment of sponsorship has been received no refunds can be given. 

Sponsorship Cost: £160

If you would like to sponsor me for the Miss Hampshire Finals, please contact me on email: nicola_ascroft@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 07712574089.

Thank you for you continuous support!