Miss Buckinghamshire sets sights on national crown

Aug 23 2010 By Jack Abell

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A DENHAM teenager who was recently selected as Miss Buckinghamshire is set to try and claim the coveted Miss England crown.

Amber Gamble, 18, a student who is aiming to begin a Journalism degree at City University, London, is up against girls from across the country to win the prize.

She has done a variety of modelling work, but says that she never expected to be named as Miss Buckinghamshire.

She said: "I can honestly say that when entering Miss Buckinghamshire I was both shocked and surprised at what I found.

"To enter a beauty pageant has never been I would normally do but after hearing information about auditions being held in my county I was interested to what was involved and also what I could achieve.

"I couldn't believe my ears when I was announced the winner at the Miss Buckinghamshire final back in June.

"I was very excited for what was to come being both a representative for the county and taking part in the grand finals of Miss England.

"Winning Miss Buckinghamshire has inspired me in many ways. Before holding the title I have been involved in fundraising for charities but now I feel compelled to do more.

"MY focus now is to become successful in the Miss England finals and to not only follow in the footsteps of previous winners in being a great role model, but to take it one step further and boost the awareness of the changing nature of beauty pageants that the 21st century holds.

"Should I win I would love to continue to raise funds for a charity particularly close to my heart, the National Association of Crohn's and Colitis."

To support Amber in the Miss England finals you can vote by text to 81118 with the message 44missbuckinghamshire or by landline on 0901 2937900.