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18th February 2018

A lesson in self defense...

The Miss Wales 2018 finalists took part in a self-defense class in Cardiff to help them stay safe. The purpose of the day was to equip the girls with the basic knowledge and skills to get them out of a confrontational situation. They really rose to the challenge and had a fun but demanding day cou..

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18th February 2018

Getting together to celebrate Christmas

It’s any excuse for a party at Miss Wales, and so we hosted our very own Christmas bash for the Miss Wales 2018 finalists. Around 20 of the girls came together for a night of great pasta, good wine and the obligatory Secret Santa!

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18th February 2018

A fabulous but freezing photoshoot!

Some of the Miss Wales 2018 finalists braved the elements for a boho-chic styled photoshoot on Barry Island on a freezing February day. The great pics were taken by photographer Kev Wise – who gave up his time freely to get the girls some lovely images. Paula Abbandonato, director or Miss Wa..

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18th February 2018

A fabulous but freezing photoshoot!

Some of the Miss Wales 2018 finalists braved the elements for a boho-chic styled photoshoot on Barry Island on a freezing February day. The great pics were taken by photographer Kev Wise – who gave up his time freely to get the girls some lovely images. Paula Abbandonato, director or Miss Wa..

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18th February 2018

Our Fab Feb Fundraiser!

The Miss Wales 2018 contestants staged a Fab Feb Fundraiser organising events throughout the month to fundraise for disadvantaged children in Wales. The event included everything from charity ball and quiz nights to bake sales and sponsored walks. We’re extremely proud of their efforts and l..

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18th February 2018

We are Yogis!

Thanks to Firefly Yoga in Caerphilly, many of the Miss Wales 2018 finalists enjoyed their first experience of yoga. Instructor Sophie, who too was once in the Miss Wales competition, launched her new business before Christmas and wanted to introduce the practice to girls. There were a few wobbles ..

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18th February 2018

Random Acts of Kindness

The Miss Wales finalists celebrated St David’s Day by doing a series of random acts of kindness around Wales. We were moved by the efforts they went to: donating blankets to the homeless; fixing their neighbours boilers; baking welshcakes for the local community; checking the lifestock on fa..

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18th February 2018

It's Training Day!

More than 20 finalists took part in the Miss Wales 2018 pageant training day in preparation for the Miss Wales 2018 final. The day was lead by former Miss Wales, Sara Manchipp, and involved catwalk skills, styling tips and interview advice.

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18th February 2018

Celebrating International Women's Day

The Miss Wales organisation sponsored a trip to the theatre on International Women’s Day. The girls watch ‘Not Yet Suffragette’ an award-winning play by former Miss England contestant – and staunch feminist – Natalie Cutler. Paula Abbandonato, Miss Wales director, sai..

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18th January 2018

Celebrating International Day of the Girl

A number of the Miss Wales 2018 finalists joined Miss Wales director, Paula Abbandonato, at a conference in the Senedd called Championing Girls Rights in Wales. It was a day bringing together a variety of speakers. Paula Abbandonato said: “I like to encourage the Miss Wales finalists to take..

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