By Grimsby hairdresser to represent UK in international competition
A young hairdresser from Grimsby is hoping to be crowned the world’s best when she takes part in an international competition in Finland later this month.
Twenty-two-year-old Ellie Mumby who works at Sibley Hair in Cleethorpes, is up against competitors from 20 different countries* at the finals in Helsinki from 20-23 October.
Ellie is part of a 35-strong Team UK competing in a multi-country international skills competition throughout October and November. The event will feature 61 finals with over 1,000 competitors in 15 countries. The finals usually take place one city as part of a 10-day carnival of competition. However, this year’s event scheduled in Shanghai was cancelled due to the pandemic.
The UK will be looking to improve on a 12th place finish at the 2019 international event in Kazan, Russia and climb back in to the medal table top 10. While Ellie will be hoping to improve on the performance of Phoebe McLavy, who picked up a bronze medal for the UK at the last championships in Kazan in 2019.
Ellie Mumby said: “The whole experience up to this point has been amazing and I can’t wait to carry on with my journey all the way to Finland. Competing against other countries is going to be a brilliant and brand new experience.”
WorldSkills UK Deputy CEO Ben Blackledge said: “After the delays and difficulties of the past couple of years, we should all be proud of the skill and determination these young professionals have shown to get out there and fly the flag for the UK. They represent the very best in their field, but will have to be at the top of their game competing against the best the rest of the world has to offer.
“These finals are a real opportunity to raise the profile and prestige of UK skills and are life-changing for all involved. We are giving young people the opportunity to reach their full potential and, by working with them and their trainers, we can transfer the insights gained from international competition to drive up standards across the UK.”
* Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Latvia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Vietnam.
(Image: Sibley Hair/Facebook)
