An Attleborough woman is one of just 40 from across Europe who will be taking part in the final of a beauty contest.

Eastern Daily Press: Sophie Holden, from Attleborough, who is taking part in a Miss Europe final. Picture: Courtesy Sophie HoldenSophie Holden, from Attleborough, who is taking part in a Miss Europe final. Picture: Courtesy Sophie Holden (Image: Archant)

Sophie Holden, 25, will take part in the Miss Europe final in Hertford on May 20-21.

Miss Holden, who runs a salon called Sophie's Glitz, Nails and Beauty, said she was excited about the contest, which would involve a catwalk show and answering questions in interviews.

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The mum-of-one said: 'It's quite a big achievement to get through to the finals and it will be a great experience.'

Miss Holden said she had been modelling as a hobby for about a year.

There is also a charity element to the contest, and Miss Holden is raising money for the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in memory of her grandfather, Ronald Moore, who recently died from cancer.

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Over the two-day event, Miss Holden and the other contestants will vie for the titles of Miss Charity, Miss Publicity, Miss Popularity, Miss Photogenic and Miss Beach Body - all of which earn them points.

The winner will be crowned Miss Europe, who will promote next year's contest.

Miss Holden said she was also donating 10pc of the proceeds from beauty treatments at her salon to the charity.

Donations can be made online at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Sophie-Holden1