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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yorkshire beach chosen for body confidence campaign
Women in North Yorkshire are backing a campaign to challenge ageism and promote "self-acceptance". On Friday, women aged 40 and over gathered at Scarborough's North Bay for a body positivity event to mark the launch of Accepting Who We Are (AWWA). AWWA is the brainchild of model and body confidence activist Rachel Peru and self-employed businesswoman Tina Boden. Ms Boden, 57, said: "I think it's important that we, as women in our midlife, accept who we are and have that confidence to do what we want to do, in the clothes we want to wear." Ms Peru, 47, added: "We're so excited. To see women coming here today, people we've never met before, joining us on the beach in their swimwear and strutting their stuff - it's a really special day." The pair decided to collaborate after Ms Peru convinced Ms Boden to walk in the My Generation Runway Show during York Fashion Week. Ms Boden was then inspired to join a later-life model agency and compete in beauty pageants, ultimately being crowned Mrs North Yorkshire Galaxy 24/25. As part of the competition she had to model swimwear, which she said would have been out of her comfort zone before. This helped to partially inspired the AWWA campaign, as well as addressing a lack of representation for older women in swimwear campaigns, according to Ms Peru. Whitby-based photographer Mary Davies staged a photoshoot for the women, encouraging them to pose for individual and group shots. Getting the perfect angle is just one part of the wider campaign, said Ms Peru. She explained: "It's not just about taking some amazing photographs, it's about creating a safe space where people can come and enjoy the beach, whatever shape or size they are, really come together and just have fun, and forget about those body insecurities we all struggle with." The group consisted of a mix of body confidence activists, retirees and others who had seen the event being promoted on social media. Debs Daitani, 51, travelled all the way from Shropshire to attend the event, calling it a "no-brainer". "To me, it's massively important because when you go through this midlife transition, in particular to menopause, so many things can fall by the wayside," she said. "Women need to know they still have a lot of life left to live – I feel like I'm living proof of that. "This is the biggest size I've ever been, this is also the oldest I've ever been but I'm also the most confident I've ever been and I want other women to feel the same." Annie Stoke, 75, said she had borrowed her designer sunglasses from her granddaughter, who had apparently conceded that she wore them better. She said while she "hadn't quite dared" to put on a bikini, age certainly was not a factor in what she chose to wear. "We're all different shapes and sizes, we've all got tummies and wobbly bits – it does not matter one single bit. If you want to do something, just go right ahead and do it," she said. "There's nothing stopping you. You don't have to be beach ready, you are beach ready. "Just put your cozzie on and just be confident about getting out there because the sisterhood are all supporting each other." Ms Peru and Ms Boden said they hope to host more events for midlife women in the future. "It's all not making ourselves invisible. This is about creating a community of women who all support each other," Ms Boden added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models From New York to Instagram: The history of the body positivity movement 'Why is my body not important'?
BBC News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Scarborough picked for body confidence campaign launch
Women in North Yorkshire are backing a campaign to challenge ageism and promote "self-acceptance".On Friday, women aged 40 and over gathered at Scarborough's North Bay for a body positivity event to mark the launch of Accepting Who We Are (AWWA).AWWA is the brainchild of model and body confidence activist Rachel Peru and self-employed businesswoman Tina Boden. Ms Boden, 57, said: "I think it's important that we, as women in our midlife, accept who we are and have that confidence to do what we want to do, in the clothes we want to wear." Ms Peru, 47, added: "We're so excited. To see women coming here today, people we've never met before, joining us on the beach in their swimwear and strutting their stuff - it's a really special day."The pair decided to collaborate after Ms Peru convinced Ms Boden to walk in the My Generation Runway Show during York Fashion Boden was then inspired to join a later-life model agency and compete in beauty pageants, ultimately being crowned Mrs North Yorkshire Galaxy 24/ part of the competition she had to model swimwear, which she said would have been out of her comfort zone helped to partially inspired the AWWA campaign, as well as addressing a lack of representation for older women in swimwear campaigns, according to Ms Peru. Whitby-based photographer Mary Davies staged a photoshoot for the women, encouraging them to pose for individual and group the perfect angle is just one part of the wider campaign, said Ms explained: "It's not just about taking some amazing photographs, it's about creating a safe space where people can come and enjoy the beach, whatever shape or size they are, really come together and just have fun, and forget about those body insecurities we all struggle with."The group consisted of a mix of body confidence activists, retirees and others who had seen the event being promoted on social Daitani, 51, travelled all the way from Shropshire to attend the event, calling it a "no-brainer". "To me, it's massively important because when you go through this midlife transition, in particular to menopause, so many things can fall by the wayside," she said."Women need to know they still have a lot of life left to live – I feel like I'm living proof of that. "This is the biggest size I've ever been, this is also the oldest I've ever been but I'm also the most confident I've ever been and I want other women to feel the same."Annie Stoke, 75, said she had borrowed her designer sunglasses from her granddaughter, who had apparently conceded that she wore them said while she "hadn't quite dared" to put on a bikini, age certainly was not a factor in what she chose to wear."We're all different shapes and sizes, we've all got tummies and wobbly bits – it does not matter one single bit. If you want to do something, just go right ahead and do it," she said. "There's nothing stopping you. You don't have to be beach ready, you are beach ready. "Just put your cozzie on and just be confident about getting out there because the sisterhood are all supporting each other."Ms Peru and Ms Boden said they hope to host more events for midlife women in the future."It's all not making ourselves invisible. This is about creating a community of women who all support each other," Ms Boden added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Denver voted best tap water in the U.S. and Canada but conference judges award Virginia community
Denver voted best tap water in U.S. but Virginia county wins over judges Denver voted best tap water in U.S. but Virginia county wins over judges Denver voted best tap water in U.S. but Virginia county wins over judges Attendees of a tap water conference voted Denver has the best tap water in the U.S. and Canada, but judges from the organization disagreed. The American Water Works Association just awarded Henrico, Virginia, the accolade at the annual AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition in Denver. The region near Richmond faced off against cities and communities across the country, including Denver, but ultimately beat Denver, along with other communities' tap water. Three judges tasted samples from 26 water utilities across the U.S. and Canada. Denver scored a first-place spot in the "People's Choice" category -- voted on by all conference attendees -- but failed to place in the top three among the judges in the "Best of the Best" category. "People's Choice": Denver Appleton, Minnesota Bloomington, Minnesota Taylor Wilson, left, of Denver Water, accepts the "People's Choice" award on behalf of the city for best tap water in the U.S. and Canada at the American Water Works Association's 2025 conference in Denver on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. CBS While perhaps a product of the attendees having had a lot of Denver's water throughout the four-day conference, Denver and Colorado rarely rank particularly high in lists of best-tasting or cleanest tap water. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Colorado as 33rd for drinking water quality among U.S. states and Colorado failed to rank in the top 10 for large metro areas in the U.S. in a recent J.D. Power U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. Denver did, however, rank 9th in its 2025 study in the "West-Large" regional category and in its "West-Midsize" regional category, Colorado Springs Utilities ranked 6th and Aurora Water ranked 10th. American Water Works Association judges taste tap water from utilities around the U.S. and Canada at the organization's 2025 conference in Denver on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. CBS The "Best of the Best" winners at the AWWA conference were: Henrico, Virginia Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District, Utah Ames, Iowa The conference wraps up on Wednesday and includes a number of competitions, including a "meter challenge," pipe tapping competition, and more. The finals for each of those competitions are on Wednesday.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Preity Zinta donates Rs 1 crore to Army Wives Welfare Association post Operation Sindoor, salutes courage of Veer Naris: ‘Our country is in safe hands'
Bollywood actor and IPL team Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has donated Rs 1 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under the Indian Army 's South Western Command. Her generous gesture follows the initiation of India's Operation Sindoor , a powerful military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack , in which 26 tourists lost their lives in a brutal assault by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. Zinta took to Instagram on Sunday to share an emotional video and note from the event, where she addressed and interacted with army families. Dressed in ethnic attire, the Veer-Zaara actor was seen standing alongside Veer Naris and expressing her deep respect for their strength. In her speech, Zinta said, "Humari Bhartiya Sena, parakrami nahi, bohot bahadur bhi hain, but usse zyada bahadur aur parakrami in sabke parivaar waale hain. Yeh toh ek bohot chhoti bhet hain humari taraf se.' The actor also penned a long caption describing her emotional experience at the gathering, where she was visibly moved by the sacrifices and stories of India's armed forces and their families. 'As I drove towards the auditorium in the South Western Command of the Indian Army, I saw posters of army officers and jawans at regular intervals, that won various bravery awards. Some laid down their lives for our country while others came back with scars from the battlefield. These men were husbands, sons, brothers & fathers. They are part of our armed forces and they gave up their today for our tomorrow ! We will never know them. Most of us will never hear of them, think of them or miss them. We might mention their sacrifice in a conversation & admire their bravery for a moment before we get on with our lives. This sad reality hit hard as I struggled to bring a smile on my face when I reached the event for Army Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) At the event I met the women that would miss these men everyday & every moment of their lives. I met their kids and I saw their smiles. There were no complaints & no tears ! Just pride, strength & sacrifice. There was so much bravery in that auditorium it humbled me beyond words. It was truly my honour to share the stage with these Veer Naris & their families🙏 I went with a small contribution to say thank you for your service & for your sacrifice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Girls Show Their Perfect Figure In These Sport Photos Take At Perfect Time True Edition Undo I wanted them to know they are not forgotten & we are indebted to them forever. After the event I left with a smile on my face & with so much gratitude in my heart. I know our country is in safe hands as long as Hero's like these guard our borders. I did my part & I sincerely hope each one of you can do yours by finding a way to say thank you to the families of our defence forces 🙏 Jai Hind. ' Meanwhile, India's Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, has seen the armed forces respond decisively to the Pahalgam massacre. Targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the operation has reportedly resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists linked to outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. India's response also included destroying enemy radar and communication facilities across 11 airbases following retaliatory strikes from Pakistan. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Preity Zinta donates Rs 1.10 crore to help Army widows, children after Op Sindoor
Actor Preity Zinta has contributed Rs 1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) of the Indian Army's South Western Command. This heartfelt gesture came soon after India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April contribution, made from Zinta's share of Punjab Kings' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, aims to empower Veer Naris (war widows) and support the education of their children, according to a an event held in Jaipur on Saturday, May 24, which was attended by the Army Commander of the South Western Command, the Regional President of Shapta Shakti AWWA, and several Army families, Preity Zinta shared her heartfelt appreciation for the Indian armed forces. She said, 'It's both an honour and a responsibility to support the courageous families of our soldiers. While we can never fully repay the sacrifices made by our armed forces, we can stand beside their families and help them move forward.'She added, 'We are incredibly proud of our soldiers and remain steadfast in our support for the nation and its brave protectors.'Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor is all set to make her big-screen comeback with the highly anticipated film 'Lahore 1947', where she stars opposite Sunny Deol. Produced by Aamir Khan and set against the backdrop of India's partition, the film marks her significant return after a prolonged break from Reel
