Norfolk & Norwich Hospital nurse set for Ms GB Classic final

Angela Taylor has been a nurse for 29 years and loves her job but wanted to step out of her comfort zone.  

She is currently on the hunt for the perfect dress (Image: Angela Taylor)

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This October, Angela will be taking to the stage to compete in her first pageant, after reaching the national final of Ms Great Britain Classic.

The 48-year-old said: “I’ve never done anything like this before.  

“I did some plus-size modelling a few years ago for Kerry Katona and I went on a spiritual journey to Portugal, and I just feel like it’s time for me.” 

She hopes to inspire her three children to grab every opportunity (Image: Angela Taylor)

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The mum-of-three, who lives in Old Catton, hopes that she can inspire her children Kate, 25, Eve, 17, and Elle, 11, to grab every opportunity presented to them.  

She said: “I am not what people would have classically thought could be in a pageant. 

"I wear a size 22, I am not the hair, make-up and dresses kind of girl.  

“But I want people to see that beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes."  

Angela is still very passionate about her nursing jobs, but wanted to find hobbies for herself too (Image: Angela Taylor)

In recent years the pageant has introduced new categories which have allowed many more women to go for the crown.  

Angela said: “The pageant has been running for 78 years, back then it was a beauty pageant but now they are in their third year of offering categories which offer all women the chance. 

She would absolutely love to win the title (Image: Angela Taylor)

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“You have Mrs GB for 18 to 30-year-olds, Ms GB for 30 to 45-year-olds and Ms GB Classic for 45 and over.” 

So as Angela prepares to step on stage in the classics category she is also fundraising, which is a huge part of the pageant.  

She has never done anything like this before (Image: Angela Taylor)

She said: “I am raising money for Cancer Research UK and Alex’s Wish, I will be doing Race for Life and tackling the inflatable assault course at the showground. 

“I would love to win, I would love to inspire more women.” 

She is currently on the lookout for the perfect dress to wear and welcomes all donations. 

The mum of three hopes to inspire many more women (Image: Angela Taylor)