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Taxi driver 'overwhelmed by support' after car broken into




A taxi driver preparing to do the school run for children in her town was shocked to find her motor had been broken into this week.

However, the driver - and Miss Voluptuous finalist - refuses to be down-hearted.

On Wednesday at around 5.40am Amanda Gilgil headed out to her car - parked near York Road - and noticed the passenger-side window had been smashed.

She said several items have been taken and immediately called her boss at Albies Taxis.

Ms Gilgil, 56, said: "When I first saw what had happened, I was a little in shock. It was before 6am, and I was ready to fuel up, get sorted out and then start my school run. Instead, I was met with that."

The mum-of-five said equipment has been taken as well as half a bottle of Fanta, half a packet of crisps and some hand cream.

The 55-year-old added she has been "overwhelmed" by the support from her team and manager, Simon Kitchen.

Mr Kitchen has reported the incident to the police.

"I have to say a huge thank you to Simon," Ms Gilgil said. "The phone didn't even ring twice and he answered."

Ms Gilgil drove her taxi back to the company's yard for repairs and, despite the inconvenience, she was able to continue her work day shortly after.

"I love my job," Ms Gilgil said. "I've been with Albies for eight years.

"Some might see me as just a taxi driver but transporting disabled or disadvantaged children to their schools is such a great way to make a living."

Ms Gilgil is currently preparing for the finals of Miss Voluptuous UK, which will take place at Grantham's Guild Hall on July 17.

She has recently been raising money for the Tribal Trust which helps homeless people in Great Yarmouth and undertook a bikini dip on Gorleston beach in April to raise awareness.

"Everything is stress, stress, stress at the minute," she explained.

"My taxi being broken into definitely added to that but the team really helped."

For more information about Ms Gilgil's journey to the finals of the Miss Voluptuous UK competition, follow her Facebook page.

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IDFIMH

Amazed the crisps survived the previous day.

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IDFIMH

Saw a piece about the Miss Voluptuous finals a few weeks ago, and wondered why she's aged about twenty years in that time. My recollection was that she was 30 or so

However, it's actually a different Miss Voluptuous contestant. The other one was in Grantham.

Miss Voluptuous must be a thing in the trade


Grantham taxi driver competing for Miss Voluptuous UK

https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/ ... k-9256126/

What is going on with this world when it comes to nicking half a bottle of Fanta and Half a packet of crisps what is left

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C. Oakes


The Hackney Association Ltd
bbha@btinternet.com

The half eaten Donut?

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Chris The Fish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdlyi5mc ... re=related

You bad

Just how does one prepare for a Miss Voluptous UK contest, is it like an anti exercise routine or maybe a labourious staying sitted for a long time regime.

I wonder if first prize is a years subscription to weight watchers

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

You become a full-time cabby.

Works wonders for 1000s of drivers.

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IDFIMH

Amanda's joy at Miss Voluptuous UK public vote win

https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/ ... ls-9149280


Image: Great Yarmouth Mercury

A Great Yarmouth taxi driver is celebrating after winning the public vote at the Miss Voluptuous UK finals.

Amanda Jane Gilgil, 56 and a mother of five, had reached the final of the competition, which was held in Grantham on Saturday.

Although she did not win the overall title of Miss Voluptuous UK, she won the public vote section of the competition.

Ms Gilgil prided herself on her positive approach to life and her passion in helping others.

She thanked everyone who had voted for her.

Ms Gilgil said: "This vote mattered so much to me because I believe the people's voice should be heard."

As part of her campaign to win, Ms Gilgil launched a fundraising appeal for the Tribal Trust, which helps the homeless in Great Yarmouth.

The Miss Voluptuous UK competition was for women who are at least a size 14.