Kentish Express Ashford & District
Slimming team meets TV star at awards show
A group of Slimming World consultants from Ashford have met a celebrity TV presenter and magician at an awards ceremony.
Keli Cooper, Amanda Mclaren, Sammie Cast, who all run groups in Ashford, had the chance to cuddle up to Stephen Mulhern when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards.
The TV star co-hosted the event at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.
Keli Cooper said: “We couldn’t be prouder of our members. They’ve lost fantastic amounts of weight throughout 2016, with many of them making their weight loss dreams come true by hitting their target weight, improving their health and confidence, and more.
“It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy and confidence, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends.
“Every week we feel so lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and we felt very honoured to represent our Slimming World groups when we met Stephen.”
Stephen, who presents shows such as Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent, said: “The stories I heard from people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves, inside and out, were so inspirational.”
Amanda Mclaren said: “Lots of people will be making resolutions to lose weight and improve their health this New Year. I truly believe that joining a local Slimming World group is the best way for people to lose weight and learn new habits.
“I’d love anyone who’s thinking about losing weight this January to join us.”
Visit www.slimmingworld. co.uk to find your nearest group.