HOW TO ENTER

They should send a head and shoulders photograph of themselves to the Observer with some brief details about themselves.

The newspaper will publish all the candidates' photos and their names and ages to enable readers to vote for their favourites.

Entries have to be sent in by April 23 for the round-up the following week. There will then be a two week voting period until May 14 using a special coupon which will appear in the Observer.

The final decision will be made by the town councillors based on the number of votes cast.

They will interview the most popular contenders and discuss the role with them.

The information supplied by candidates must include contact details, which will not be published.

Entries should be sent to Bognor Regis Observer, 14 Station Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1QE.

They can also be e-mailed to carnivalqueen@ bognortoday.co.uk with the photos as jpeg attachments.

'¢ The last beauty contest to take place in Bognor occurred in 2004 to mark the 75th anniversary of the award of the 'Regis' suffix.

Well over 20 young women put themselves forward to become the first Miss Regis. Nine were selected for the final.

The contest was organised by a Bognor businessman who was pleased with the outcome.

Miss Regis was chosen the night before the carnival where she performed her first role.

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