AS a young girl Beth Trainer lived in a fairytale world of Disney Princess films to help cope with the tragic loss of her mother.
Now her dreams have come true after setting up her own “Magical memories” business which has seen her land roles as Cinderella and Rapunzel in festive shows.
The former Bridgewater High School pupil describes her own life as a “fairy tale with a modern-twist.”
Talking about her journey Beth said: “For me the definition of a ‘Princess’ is a woman who stands up for what she believes in, helping the world and others along the way.
“I grew up constantly watching Disney films. The consistent similarity for most of the young characters and Princesses throughout the Disney films are usually a tale of the loss of a parent and the strong will to find their happy ending.
“This is why I personally could relate to these stories. When I was 13 I knew my life had changed forever. My small comfort was now knowing I could watch a Disney film, and for a few moments in time feel just like a Princess, because I now was one.
“I witnessed throughout the films stories that by not giving-up and being true to who you are that the characters found their own version of their happy ending in the end. This is when I knew that my present situation would not define my future. I would go through more tough times, but I was still just a girl, looking for her path and direction, as I had suddenly lost my way.
“ I would now turn to my Dad for the advice my Mum could no longer give to me. This is why my Dad is my hero, because despite circumstance he chose to keep going, keep doing his best by my two brothers and I, by beautifully doing the job of two parents. He is one of the most selfless people I know, and is the greatest Father I could have ever wished for as he gave the strength and support of himself and of a Mother who could sadly no longer be with us.
“During this time, I was still working my way through High School, where I had constant waves of up’s and down’s because I was not only physically changing but quickly changing as a person too. I was coming to terms with loss and learning how to cope with sadness. I was facing my own fears. Fears of failing those I loved, fears of no longer being liked at school as I no longer knew who I was. I had lost my confidence and it replaced itself with fear. Fears I may fail at making my family proud.”
Beth added: “The best part of my story is years later everything changed in my life. I realised that what I was doing wasn’t working for me. I tried to be more like myself and less of this idea that our media creates of ‘perfection’.
“After years of trying and failing but being okay to fail, knowing I was happy with failure as it was one step closer to my dream. I am now the Owner and Founder of the Warrington-based entertainment business ‘Magical Memories’, which has grown from strength to strength, incorporating Superheroes as well as Princesses and bringing magical memories all across the UK.
“My story is now my fuel, and I want to inspire more people to live the best life they can.”
It is now a year since Beth was “blessed” by Miss British Isles to be representing her County by being crowned Miss Cheshire Elegance 2016/2017. The glistening cherries on top of my cake then came only a few months later after being kindly made an Ambassador for our Warrington town through charitable giving, and volunteering to make a positive difference.
“I try to always give more than I already have. Mother Teresa said, “Just do small things with great love”.
“This love of helping others, then made me a Patron for the sensational Shannon Bradshaw Trust, and it is an honour and a privilege to be part of their special journey. My partner Matt and I are also proud to announce that we have both been recently made Patrons for the heart-warming charity ‘Room at the Inn – The Y Project’ through our organisation ‘In The Know Warrington’.
Beth will be appearing in more Productions across the UK and recently starred as Cinderella at Runcorn Shopping Centre and also the Princess Rapunzel and will be at Stratford Shopping Centre in the heart of London this weekend!
As a thank you for another amazing year Beth is giving away FIVE FREE Advent Calendar home-visits from your child’s favourite character just in time for Christmas!
All you need to do is go to the ‘Magical Memories’ Facebook page and enter the Christmas Competition to be one of Five Lucky Winners! All runners-up will also get a prize too!!
Beth celebrating her Miss Cheshire title
