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Annie is delighted to be a finalist in the UK Galaxy Pageant 2025/26.  As part of her journey to compete, Annie is using the platform to support Christie’s Cancer Hospital, a cause that is deeply personal to her. Having had two close family members recently go through cancer treatment, Annie understands first-hand the importance of specialist care, compassion, and ongoing support for patients and their loved ones.

The Galaxy Pageant is more than a competition; it is an inclusive charity-led platform that welcomes models of all ages, with no upper age limit and no requirement for extensive experience. This openness and encouragement have created a truly inspiring and supportive community, made up of individuals from all walks of life who uplift and champion one another.

For Annie, being part of such an amazing group makes the journey especially meaningful. Through fundraising and advocacy linked to the pageant, she aims to raise vital funds for Christie’s while demonstrating that confidence, purpose, and opportunity have no age boundaries.

This project reflects Annie’s role as an age advocate — proving that it is never too late to step forward, be seen, and make a positive impact.

Annie is proud to support Smart Works Leeds, a charity dedicated to helping women rebuild confidence and secure employment. Through high-quality interview clothing, personalised coaching, and practical support, Smart Works empowers women at pivotal moments as they prepare to re-enter the workplace.

Annie is taking part in this challenge as a member of Primed for Life—a collective of four pioneering Yorkshire women committed to promoting visibility, wellbeing, and confidence at every stage of life. Together, the group champions positive ageing, resilience, and the power of showing up fully, whatever your age or background.

As part of this shared mission, Annie, along with Rachel Peru, Bernadette Gledhill and Christine Talbot, will be abseiling down the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks on Sunday 8 March 2026, to mark International Women’s Day. Annie is not new to challenging herself on heights, having abseiled before on the TV programme Take A Hike.  The fundraising event aims to raise vital funds and awareness for Smart Works Leeds, while encouraging others to step beyond their comfort zones in support of meaningful causes.

Through this event, Annie hopes not only to raise money for Smart Works Leeds, but also to shine a light on the importance of supporting women at crucial turning points in their lives. Her involvement reflects both her work with Primed for Life and her wider mission: championing resilience, opportunity, and empowerment—while proving that courage, contribution, and growth have no age limit.

Annie is a passionate and active advocate for challenging ageism and improving the representation of older women across media, fashion and advertising. Drawing on lived experience, she uses her platform to question outdated stereotypes and champion visibility, confidence and authenticity at every stage of life — because being “over 50” isn’t a footnote; it’s a force.

Her work sits at the intersection of age-positive storytelling and silver marketing. Annie is a member of the Silver Marketing Association and has contributed to industry conversations through the Silver Summit, helping brands and agencies better understand later-life audiences — not as a niche, but as an influential, engaged group that deserves modern, realistic representation.

Annie is active across multiple platforms and regularly supports organisations working for age-positive change. Most recently, she supported Age UK York through a charity fashion shoot at The Ivy York, using style as a simple, joyful way to challenge assumptions about ageing:

“As a classic silver model, I love showing style doesn’t fade, it evolves. Charity shop fashion is perfect for expressing your personality at any age.”

She also supports the York Older People’s Assembly (YOPA) and has been invited to speak at a YOPA event on 16 March 2026 at 2:00pm.

Through national campaigns, media appearances, public speaking and panel discussions, Annie collaborates with brands, broadcasters and charities to encourage more inclusive storytelling and realistic representation of women over 50 — not as an afterthought, but as a powerful, creative and visible presence.

Annie Stirk is an established silver model working nationally across advertising, fashion and lifestyle campaigns. Her modelling career began unexpectedly after responding to a casting call for mature models with a simple selfie — a moment that sparked an entirely new professional chapter.

She has since featured in high-profile national campaigns, including Meatless Farm, where her image appeared on billboards across the UK, as well as fashion and lifestyle work with brands such as Ambrose Wilson. Annie has also collaborated with Models of Diversity, including campaigns showcasing collections by Zandra Rhodes, championing inclusive and age-positive representation.

With decades of experience in television and live broadcasting, Annie is highly comfortable in front of the camera and brings professionalism, adaptability and ease to every shoot. She works closely with modelling agencies, creative teams and marketing departments to deliver strong, authentic imagery aligned with brand values.

Annie continues to model nationally and collaborates with organisations committed to diversity, inclusion and realistic representation across media and advertising.

Primed for Life (formerly Find Your Midlife Magic), is a co-creation and passion project between Christine Talbot (TV presenter), Racheal Peru (Model and Body Confidence Advocate), Bernadette Gledhill (Model and Event Creator) and Annie. Primed for Life is a community-led platform dedicated to supporting women in midlife and beyond as they embrace change, confidence and creativity.

At its core, Primed for Life is about rediscovering purpose, reconnecting with personal strengths and recognising that later life can be a time of opportunity rather than limitation. The platform encourages women to find their spark again, lift one another up, and approach the next chapters of life with renewed energy and self-belief.

Through curated events, conversations and collaborations, Primed for Life creates welcoming, aspirational spaces where women feel seen, heard and supported. The project is rooted in Annie’s own experience of reinvention and is shaped by honesty, warmth and real-life perspective rather than unrealistic ideals.

Primed for Life has delivered successful, well-attended events at leading venues including Goldsborough Hall and Rudding Park, bringing together speakers, contributors and audiences for honest, uplifting discussions around confidence, change, identity and possibility.

The project continues to grow through events and partnerships aligned with its values of empowerment, creativity and positive ageing.

Annie Stirk is a compelling speaker and advocate for age positivity, challenging outdated narratives around midlife and later life with warmth, clarity and lived experience. She is passionate about shifting perceptions and highlighting the creativity, confidence and influence of women in their 50s, 60s and beyond.

Through her work with Models of Diversity, and as the founder of initiatives such as Silver & Sassy and Primed for Life, Annie uses her voice to advocate for greater visibility, inclusion and authentic representation across media, fashion and public life.

Annie is regularly invited to speak at events, panels and discussions where her message resonates strongly with audiences and organisations alike. Her approach is honest, engaging and grounded — combining real-life insight with optimism and humour — and encourages women to step forward with confidence, embrace change and recognise the value of experience.

She is particularly sought after for conversations around ageism, reinvention, confidence, representation and social change.

Annie Stirk is an experienced broadcaster, speaker and media contributor with a long-standing passion for connecting with audiences through honest, engaging storytelling. With decades of experience across live television, radio and public-facing roles, she brings confidence, warmth and credibility to every appearance.

Annie has worked extensively across national and regional television and continues to appear regularly on radio, including as a long-time contributor on BBC Radio York. She is also invited to speak at live events, panel discussions and hosted conversations, where her ability to connect authentically with audiences is a defining strength.

Her appearances often focus on reinvention, confidence, visibility and navigating change in midlife and beyond. Annie’s style is relatable and engaging, balancing real-life insight with optimism and humour, making her message accessible and impactful.

Whether on screen, on air or on stage, Annie’s aim is simple: to encourage people — particularly women — to recognise that reinvention has no age limit and that the next chapter can be just as meaningful as the last.