SLIMMING World consultants from across the district attended a prestigious awards ceremony.

They travelled to Birmingham International Convention Centre for the annual Woman of the Year Awards.

The ceremony was hosted by TV personality Rylan Clark-Neal and Slimming World’s founder and chairman, Margaret Miles-Branwell.

Consultants attending included Carla Weatherill, of Long Lee & Settle; Andrea Astin, of Denholme, Haworth & Oakworth; Pauline Howard, from Cross Hills; Ann Hey, of Silsden, and Sarah Rishworth, of Skipton.

“It was an inspiring evening,” said Carla.

“The Woman of the Year title was won by Chester-le-Street Slimming World member Maxine Wren, who had lost an amazing 17 stones 7lbs.”

Any current or past members interested in becoming a consultant should contact Carla on 07881 953118.

For details of Slimming World groups, visit slimmingworld.co.uk.