Miss Lincolnshire 2012, Siana Hemmings from Scunthorpe (centre), with 2nd runner up Becky Collins from Grimsby (L) and 1st runner up, Jade Clay, also from Grimsby (R)
Twenty-year-old Siana Hemmings from Scunthorpe was crowned Miss Lincolnshire 2012 on Friday night, securing her place in the Miss England grand final.
Siana said: “I am so thrilled to win the title of Miss Lincolnshire.
“I can’t wait to represent my county at the Miss England final later this year. I just hope I can do Lincolnshire proud and bring home the crown.”
The event, organised by Front Models and held at Tokyo nightclub in Lincoln on May 11, saw Siana take to the catwalk alongside 18 other contestants from across the county and compete for the title of Miss Lincolnshire in three rounds.
Siana, who was captain of Scunthorpe United only a few years ago but has now turned her hand to designing clothing and accessories, impressed the judges with her personality, confidence and composure in the interview round.
Head judge David Douglass from Front Models said, “All the finalists looked fantastic last night and the competition was very fierce.
“All the contestants performed extremely well and are all winners for making it through to the final of Miss Lincolnshire but Siana really stood out and shone in every round.”
Hot on the heels of Siana were runners-up, Jade Clay, a 22 year-old make-up artists from Grimsby and Becky Collins, a 22 year old singer in a girl band from Grimsby.
Both girls have been awarded a place in the semi final of Miss England taking place in Leicester on May 30, where they will battle it out against 55 other contestants for a place in the Miss England final.
The Miss Popularity prize was won by Eleanor Norman, a 17 year old from Alford after she collected more than 1,000 votes.
The Miss Charity prize was won by Bethany Campbell, an 18 year old student from Scunthorpe, after she raised £280 for the beauty with a purpose charity – which will go towards the Autistic Society.
The night was hosted by former Miss England and manager at Front Models, Laura Coleman.
Photos by Joshua Potter for The Lincolnite
Miss Lincolnshire 2012, Siana Hemmings, 20, from Scunthorpe, with Miss Lincolnshire 2011, Melanie Kollatou
Miss Lincolnshire 2012 1st runner up, Jade Clay, a make-up artist from Lincoln
Miss Lincolnshire 2012 2nd runner up, Becky Collins, 22, from Grimsby
Lincolnshire Miss Popularity, Eleanor Norman, 17, from Alford
The current Miss England, Alize Mounter, 23 from Kensington. She is a professional model and is currently studying journalism at the University of Roehampton.
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Residents, visitors, and traders have expressed their disappointment following the cancellation of the beloved Lincoln Christmas Market, on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s four-day event.
Although the poor weather might have deterred some people, the city’s Bailgate area was notably quiet around 12pm on Thursday, typically the time the event usually opens its doors.
Although Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market is no more this year, and won’t be opening today, there are still alternative festive events happening in Lincoln.
City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event over safety concerns prompted backlash from people and business but, despite pleas from opposition members, its leaders would not change their stance.
There are, however, still some events in Lincoln to get you in the festive mood this week, including these highlights:
Christmas Market at County Assembly Rooms
The County Assembly Rooms in the Bailgate will still hold its own Christmas Market that it has done for many years.
Manager Gill Hunter said stallholders had already pre-booked and 70% still wanted to do it despite the cancellation of the city’s 40-year-old Christmas Market in uphill Lincoln.
There will be a range of festive stalls, food, drinks and performers when it opens at the following times:
Thursday, December 7 (4pm-9pm)
Friday, December 8 (10am-9pm)
Saturday, December 9 (10am-9pm)
Sunday, December 10 (10am-7pm)
This coincides with the free parking at selected city council car parks in uphill Lincoln on Thursday and Friday. This is available at these car parks: Westgate 1,2,3, St Pauls, Castle Hill, The Lawn, and Langworthgate
The bar at The County Assembly Rooms will be serving hot chocolate, festive sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and more. There will also be a brewery selling bottle ale and roasted hot chestnuts will also be available to buy.
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will run from Friday, December 8 until Saturday, December 23.
The Castle grounds will be bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features. You can take a drip down Candy Cane Lane and also see the resident Castle dragons Lucy and Norman.
The Castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk, but the lift is currently out of action so it can only be accessed via the spiral staircase.
You can also board the ‘Mini Polar Express’ and enjoy traditional fairground rides.
In addition, there will be local vendors offering sweet treats and winter warmers, including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Dog friendly evenings will take place on December 13 and 20.
The full Lincoln Castle Illuminated experience costs £11 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children, and £28 for family tickets. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the grounds only for £3 per head (free for under 5s).
Festive fun at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral will be hosting an array of festive events this month, including during what would have been the Christmas Market period.
Crafters market in the Cloisters – December 8 and 9 (10.30am-4.30pm)
Nativity Crafts – December 9 (10am-3.30pm)
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies – December 9 (7.30pm). Ticket prices range from £33.99 to £47.72
‘After Hours’: Walking towards Christmas – December 10 (6.45pm)
Winter Market at Lincoln Museum
Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace is holding a Winter Market on Saturday, December 9, which has been organised by Shelf Editions.
There will also be workshops to take part in including metal wreath (£45) and felt decoration (£15) making, which can be booked via the museum’s website.
For the younger visitors there is also a free drop-in Calendar wreath craft session with the Elbow Room Collective.
Entry to the market is free from 10am-4pm with the cafe serving a festive menu from 11am-3pm.
Lincoln Ice Trail
Lincoln Ice Trail will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.
There will be 20 Lincoln-themed ice sculptures to find – you can pick up a map of the trail from the Visitor Information Centre.
In addition, there will be festive entertainment, as well as live-ice carving demonstrations of the Cathedral.
The Travelling Historical Christmas Market
Although this event is next week, The Travelling Historical Christmas Market offers another festive alternative for people in Lincoln.
The free event will take place at St Mary le Wigford Church on St Mary’s Street between December 14 and 17 at the following times:
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