Blessing just wants to be an inspiration

Manchester College student Blessing Adamolekun

Former Newman College pupil and current Manchester College student Blessing Adamolekun has made it through to the finals stage of a national beauty competition.

Seventeen-year-old Blessing, who is autistic, is the current Miss Junior Oldham, but she has now been shortlisted to feature at the Junior Miss Britain finals, which take place in Bolton on August 18, 2018.

A first prize of £1,000 is up for the grabs for the winner.

Sports fan Blessing, who is studying BTEC Level 3 Drama, told the Chronicle: "I just want to be an inspiration to other people.

"I'm also raising money for the charity 'Variety', and I hope to raise £200 for them."