Charlene Edmondson, 17, is the first person to enter our Search for a Model 1998 competition.

Charlene, pictured above, of Oakworth, lists her hobbies as travelling and learning to drive a car.

This year's competition follows the success of the contest at our inaugural fashion show last year.

Last year's fashion show was a spectacular mix of cutting-edge fashion, dynamic lights and smoke effects, and lively music. We are planning to make the next show even bigger and better.

The event - at Victoria Hall on Thursday, April 2, from 7.30pm - will be run on a spring/summer theme. It will provide a great night out for the public, and offer local businesses and shops the chance to promote their clothes.

Professional models from the Otley-based Ravish Productions will add to the quality.

Keighley News editor Malcolm Hoddy says: "Last year's event went down really well with lots of support from the public and local companies. Keighley seemed to enjoy the show so we wanted to hold more."

As part of the show we are offering six local people the chance to take part as amateur models. One will be chosen as our top model on the night.

He or she will be given modelling opportunities with Ravish and the Keighley News. Last year's winner was Keighley teenager Ruth Hardman.

To enter, simply fill in the form below, and send it with two photographs of yourself (preferably one head-and-shoulders and one full-length) to the address on the form. Please write your name on the back of the photos. Males and females are welcome to enter: you must be at least 16 years old on April 2. Closing date is Friday, March 13. We will select the six to appear at the show.

The Keighley News is planning to publish a supplement to preview the event on Friday, March 27.

Tickets for the show - priced £4 - go on sale soon. To reserve tickets now phone Margaret Fowler at the Keighley News on 606611.

If you are interested in showing at the event or advertising in the supplement contact Julie Alston at the Keighley News on 606611.

Over the next few weeks we will carry more details about the show.

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