TWO Slimming World consultants were congratulated on helping people lose weight by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

Janet Barnes, who runs the group at Pendle Heritage Centre and the Ace Centre in Nelson, and Caroline Griffiths, who runs a group at 1882 Lounge and St Cuthbert’s Church community hall in Burnley, met Mr Andre when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards.

Mrs Barnes said it had been a great year for her members who had lost a lot of weight.

She said: “I couldn’t be prouder of my members.

“Throughout 2017 they have lost fantastic amounts of weight, with many of them hitting their target weights, improving their health and boosting their confidence.

“It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think were possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy, feeling happier, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends.

“Every week I feel extremely lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and I felt very honoured to represent our Slimming World groups at the Slimming World Awards.

“Cuddling up to Peter was a real treat.

“He was bowled over by the difference Slimming World makes to people’s lives and it reminded me what an important and privileged role I have as a consultant.”