The dates for the 2011 Miss Blackpool competition have now been confirmed: 7 heats at Uncle Tom's Cabin on Blackpool's North Promenade on consecutive Thursday evenings from 23rd June to 4th August and then a swishy black tie Grand Final at the Norbreck Castle on Friday 19th August.We have produced a special "behind-the-scenes" radio documentary following the progress of the 2010 competition through the heats all the way to the final and this will be aired in the run up to the 2011 competition.
However, to get the ball rolling, here is part of the interview that we recorded with organiser Karen Cookson - herself a former Miss Blackpool - where she explains how she came to be involved with the competition, how it all works and what you need to do to take part. Just click on the icon below to listen:
