Singer from Sutherland is finalist in Miss Great Britain heat
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An award winning singer and composer from Sutherland is now hoping for success in the world of beauty pageants.
Fifidiny Greasley, who was brought up in Lairg, is a finalist in the Miss Great Britain Glasgow competition 2023 which takes place at the city’s Broadcroft Hotel on Sunday, July 30.
The 30-year-old, who studied music performance at Alness College and has won awards for songwriting, said she decided to take part in Miss Great Britain partly to overcome her fear of public speaking.
“Miss Great Britain provides inclusion to women from all diversity as well as self-discovery and confidence building and how to overcome the fear of speaking in public,” she said. "I feel that it’s important to polish my public speaking skills as my debut EP is scheduled for release in August."
She was selected as a Miss Great Britain Glasgow finalist after submitting an application along with a cover letter listing the goals she hoped to achieve and the charities she wanted to support. She is being sponsored by Richard Murrill Pageants for the event.
There are 11 finalists for the Glasgow heat with the winner going forward to the UK grand finals on Friday, October 20.
Miss Great Britain contestants are judged on the efforts and appearances they make in their communities and are encouraged to provide support to to charities and organisations.
Fifidiny frequently travels north to visit her family who are now living in Dingwall. She will be in the Highlands this weekend and is hoping to make an appearance in her home village of Lairg today - the last day of Lairg Gala Week.
And later in the month she has organised a sponsored walk to the top of Ben Nevis with friends.
She will be undertaking the challenge on Thursday, July 27, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Salvesen Mindroom Centre, a charity that champions all forms of neurodiversity.
“It would mean the world to me if people could make some contribution to my chosen causes and in so doing, help those affected by cancer and neurodiverse issues," she said.
To make a donation, visit gofundme.com and search for “Ben Nevis Sponsored Walk".
Meanwhile, Fifidiny, who scooped the Best Female Artist Award at the first ever Proudly Black and Scottish Awards Gala in 2022, is in the running for another music award.
She has been nominated in the Creative of the Year Category for the 2023 Black and Scottish Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on October 21.
She is also looking forward to the release of her debut EP, which is being produced by Rod Jones at his Post Electric Studios. Creative Scotland granted her £10,00 towards the EP.
Despite all her other commitments, Fifidiny is also studying towards a Bachelor of Art in Popular Music at UHI Peth and has just completed her second year.
