THE HANDCRAFTED PATIENCE

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

If you are one of those children born before, on or later than 1980's, you might have experienced the beauty of being creative and the blissfulness of being self-productive. Am I sane to insinuate that the essential importance of moulding a child's personality was greatly relished in the past?

Shall we have a visit down the memory lane... 

How did you enjoy being with the company of your elderly? Is it when your father or brother(s) assisted you during the construction of your first complex toy, that took so much effort? How about when your dearest mother guided you during her leisure time on how to repair garments, securely attach stitches etc? Or who knows, you were one of the few youngsters who just mindfully watched but already gripped the intricate technicalities presented in front of you. Whoever you were as a germinating child, before the outbreak of so many alienating technologies, you must be very proud at possessing far-reaching memories in today's society. 

She was one of the those youngsters who quietly watched and was absorbing what was going-on. That is why, during her younger years she intermittently honed her creativity by altering a few scrapped objects to a wonderfully contrived item. Recently, she patiently handcrafted another statement piece out of her 2 dilapidated handbags. Literally, it took most of her Saturday because of the manual teeny weeny details but the by product of her perseverance was fascinating. She dearly loves the achieved concept. It has proved to be another useful creation and not just a delicate display.

It is a handcrafted handbag which she defines as stylishly durable offshoot of combined organic components and lustrous hardware. Without further ado, within her reach is PATIENCE for it is a Handcrafted Warm Brown Grab Handbag with detachable gold chain strap and a trio-vertical feet accent.

ALTERNATIVE MISS LONDON 2018

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

(Image courtesy of Miss Vicky Lee's Facebook account)

The search is on... 

On the 13th of October this year, the inspirational Miss Vicky Lee and her beloved friends will convene once again their assiduous powerhouse event at The WayOut Club. For the past 26 years, this annual catwalk contest has been held in London, United Kingdom. It was intentionally conceptualised, created and organised to uplift the intelligence, beauty and creativity of Transgender people (particularly the Transgender women). Moreover, this milestone event also brings forward a greater awareness and acknowledgement of Transgender people to the wider LGBTQIA+ community. Fundamentally speaking, this uptown catwalk contest and this award winning oldest Transgender Night Club (The WayOut Club) have been unconditionally sustained by Miss Vicky Lee for decades.

(Images courtesy of The Minories' Facebook account)

This year's nighttime show-off by the valiantly highfalutin candidates on the centre floor will be held at THE MINORIES in 64–73 Minories, London, EC3N 1JL. Recently, this authentic and traditional pub, which is a brick construction, has had a handsome refurbishment which includes the reviving beer garden etc. It is conveniently located next to Tower Hill Tube Station and Gateway DLR (Docklands Light Railway). Here is a guide map link on, https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/minories-london/contact, for more information about tube stations, car parking etc. On the other hand, if you intend to attend this Saturday night event, you can also navigate The WayOut Club's social media homepage account or send a message for further enquiries on, 

https://www.facebook.com/TheWayOutClub/ 

The WayOut Clubs' unnamed candidates for Alternative Miss London 2018 will definitely enthral the undying supporters and mesmerise the impassioned admirers. Its because, they will overwhelm you with visionary CREATIVE OUTFIT; awe-struck you with SEXY OUTFIT and la-di-da you with red carpet GOWN. The intriguing questions are, who are the symbolic applicants and who will be the rapturous successor of Miss Pola Morena, the Alternative Miss London 2017.

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If you have great admiration for the Transpeople and would like to witness & behold on the 13th of October for this year's Alternative Miss London or if you prefer more to visit beforehand this non-prejudice club every Saturday night from 22:00, please be highly advised that The WayOut Club is NOT A SEX CLUB!

THE NIGHT OF MISS MANGO TREE 2018: UNDER THE SEA

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

(Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon, Miss Mango Tree Under the Sea 2018)

It is now the 17th year of continuous support by the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant's management to the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Asexual) community, especially for the Transgender women. Once again this year its most awaited ladyboy prestigious event in London, United Kingdom was held. It is an annual beauty pageant which  is cordially supported by the Mango Tree itself and boosted by its advertisers & sponsors on the web. On the very night of the event, it was warmly attended by admirers & supporters; enlivened by guest performers/artists and the show was assessed by members of the jury at the restaurant's home at 46 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia SW1X 7EQ. 

Last Sunday night, the mild atmosphere at the Mango Tree came alive when fresh aspirants and dogged candidates took over the centre stage with their statuesque pulchritude; sybaritic figure and immediate levels of comprehension in the Question & Answer portion. Amongst these were 9 flamboyantly gorgeous Transgender women who dominated the attention of spectators when the Drag artiste' hostess, Cookie MonStar, called them onto the stage for the extravaganza of their “Under the Sea” costumes. The theatrically lavish ensemble of Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon from Thailand exceeded the other costumes (though they were spectacular, too) and earned her The Best Costume title. 

We were bedazzled by their modernised flashy costumes and more so, when we saw them individually in their swimsuits. During the swimsuit round, the coquettish Miss Chummy Soco from Republic of the Philippines beat the rest of the candidates and won the The Best Body title. 

That was a sizzling round and we were then enthralled by the fantastic Drag Queen, Shae G'Day, with her repertoire performance. Subsequently, Cookie MonStar acknowledged and introduced the man behind the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant, Mr. Eddie Lim, on stage.

The welcome speech from Mr. Eddie Lim gave more time for the candidates to change into their colourful long gowns. 

They were all graceful and glamorous in their body clinching glittery gowns during their individual manifestation on stage. However, most of us were surprised when Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon from Thailand emerged from the opposite side (for the 2nd time) of the stage. You could say that was her lucky break as it drew attention to her entrance. Thereafter it was revealed, chosen by unanimous vote, who the top  5 candidates were. They then proceeded onto the final stage of the beauty pageant.

The fearless unlucky candidates left the stage while the top 5 remained for the most anticipated picayune Question and Answer portion. 

The tabulation of score sheets from the jury needed extra time and care. That is why, we were singly buoyed by the resolute performances of Mr Fabulous, Jay Kamaraz, and the Drag Idol 2015's 5th placer contestant, Shae G'Day. 

What a belting voice and a charmingly emote musicality by both. After their applauded performances, last year's Miss Mango Tree Queen, Miss Alessandra Mae, was called on stage for her farewell walk. 

The high spirited top 5 candidates gathered again on stage with the jittery anticipation of winning the coveted Miss Mango Tree 2018 crown. Without further ado, the unanimously decided “Under the Sea” runners-up and the winner of Miss Mango Tree 2018 by the members of the jury are: 

From Left to Right 

4th Runner-up, Miss Iwa Moto 

2nd Runner-up, Miss Oakki Jones

Miss Mango Tree Under the Sea 2018, Miss Panchewa Sirimeatanon

1st Runner-up, Miss Chummy Soco 

3rd Runner-up, Miss Chixy Wilson

MISS MANGO TREE 2018: UNDER THE SEA

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD 

The management of the Mango Tree Thai Restaurant in London, United Kingdom will transform its place at 46 Grosvenor Pl, Belgravia SW1X 7EQ into a magical deep ocean semblance. A concept which will spruce-up the interiors of the restaurant using this year's “Under the Sea” theme. It will present to all spectators and invited guests a make-believe mise en scène of disguise mermaid impressions; spellbind prop bubbles; improvised clams and many more mesmerising set ups. More importantly, on the 02^nd of September it will highlight the appearances of my fellow transgender women, either as confidently beautiful candidates or vibrant members of the crowd, to this most awaited annual prestigious beauty pageant.  

This year's Miss Mango Tree with the theme, “Under the Sea”, we will see 7 wilful participants emerge on an elevated centre stage. On the night of the event, which will start from 19:00 until late, the candidates will stupefy your eyes with their visionary and resourceful costumes; will make you gasp or carouse by their healthy and toned physiques; will inspire you with their composure in long gowns and will impress you with their wit & intelligence. The veiled question is, who will be the triumphant successor of Miss Mango Tree 2017, Miss Alessandra Mae?

 MISS MANGO TREE OUT OF THIS WORLD 2017

If you are a passionate admirer of transgender women and/or receptive supporter of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Asexual) community and would like to experience another non-prejudice colourful festivity in the heart of London, this event will mostly befit you. Who knows, you will be able to meet new friends (as the clock keeps ticking) and share common interests about life in the long run. 

You still have 3 more weeks to think about attending Miss Mango Tree 2018 and if you would like to know more helpful information you can message directly Sine Kliangsin on, https://www.facebook.com/atikarn.kliangsin. On the other hand, if you are now 100% percent convinced to go to “Under the Sea” then all you require is an advance ticket on the 02^nd of September 2018, just simply navigate http://www.mangotree.org.uk aand look for the “BUY ONLINE TICKETS HERE”.

*Images Courtesy of Sine Kliangsin

THE REVISITED: THE ANCIENT EXQUISITENESS OF KINGLEY VALE IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

It was on a delightfully mild day when they drove down the labyrinth roads heading to a National Nature Reserve in Chichester, Kingley Vale. This English Nature Reserve was amongst the first established National Nature Reserves in 1952. For the past years, it has been the enclave for the most important archaeological sites in Southern England and the habitat of 14 ancient monuments including the Devil's Humps Barrows. Moreover, it is also recognised for its lowland grassland sheeted in porous chalk and more importantly, the realm ground for its aged apparitional twisted Yew trees which are estimated to be 500 years old or as much as 1000 years of age. 

They carefully traversed the roads with the assistance of her handy offline navigation app and more so when they arrived around the vicinity of Chichester. Consequently, after more than 2 hours of expedition by car they reached the free car park of the sedating location for the Kingley Vale. She was enthralled and then whispered, “What a soothing way to spend the day away from the busy boom town and to see once again the yielded changes after 4 years!”. On the other hand, Kingley Vale's whereabouts is linked to a set of convoluted directions. The puzzling roads heading to its exact location will surely try out your patience and ascertain your diligence, specifically if you are travelling from London. 

The sun was still brightly shining and its crepuscular rays were balmy caressing their moisturised skin. It illuminated the footpaths on the nether side of the trees while the leafy branches acted as a canopy... 

 The sky was empowered by its peppy gradient shades of blue and the occasional shadows of cottony clouds provided them with some protection. They walked at a slow pace while also being engaged with tête-à-tête of birds and the green milieu… 

 The entire surroundings had a sprightly ambience because of its verdant vegetation. It was also omnipresently counterbalanced by unmoved sturdy trees as well as the thriving wild flowers. She was in wonderment at how Mother Nature harmoniously arranged her own environment despite the difference in breeds, in build and in the various heights... 

They entered the outset gate and walked onto a footpath in the middle part of the vast land. The immediate area on the right side was a private farmland enveloped in rapeseed flowers. While on the left side were the developing green plants; spontaneous colourful blooms and the imposing mature trees. After 15-minute of leisure strode, they arrived at the main ingress of the Kingly Vale.

The main wooden gate led into the abyss bounded by different varieties of wild plants and flowers; a nesting habitat for exotic birds; a safeguarded ground for insects and a forest for the remarkably long-established Yew trees. In her own personal opinion, it was akin to ancient forests but with a Greek-like stadium fortified by a slope wall of mountains and ameliorated by tall trees and resilient plants. They stopped for while in this open-to-all-elements “stadium” before they decided to attempt the shortcut uphill trail. It was a time saving alternative but not a prudent course of action as the way to the plateau at the top of Bow Hill was ominously very steep. When they both reached the surface of Bow Hill they were running out of breath, fainting heavily and the rates of their heartbeats were palpating. Lub-dub... lub-dub... lub-dub... 

They unrolled the wool blanket throw onto the recumbent ground of grasses and then, admired the stunningly unsullied landscape of the Kingley Vale at the top of Bow Hill. Once they had recomposed themselves by devouring the contents of their scrumptious lunch boxes, they advanced their way to the wooden kissing gate. Alas, they were stepping on the exact location of 2- 12 feet tall Bell Barrows on Southwestern which were known as the Devil's Humps Barrows. They are Bronze Age Kings' Graves, out of the four mounds, which have been acclaimed as Scheduled Archaeological Monuments with the most impressive round barrows. 

When they ultimately reached the top ring surface of one of the barrows, they were presented with breathtaking panoramic views like Chichester Harbour and the tapestry of rich farmland. She then softly whispered to herself while standing on the round surface of one of the Devil's Humps Barrows at Kingley Vale, “It feels like I am on Top of the World!”. 

After absorbing the picturesque landscape and vista from up above, they walked back to the car park down a moderately declining footpath. They then ventured on a 25-minute drive to small seaside town on the South coast of England called Bognor Regis. Historically, this coastal resort was well-visited by the Royal Families during the Victorian period. Why? Its because when King George V suffered from lung problems and septicaemia circa 1929, the sea air nourished his recuperating condition and boosted his stamina.