A SLIMMING World manager from Ryedale has been congratulated on helping slimmers to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

Katie Trever, who manages Slimming World groups in Ryedale, was delighted to meet Peter when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards. The singer co-hosted the event with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Katie said: “I couldn’t be prouder of the members in Ryedale. 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 Ryedale at the Slimming World Awards.

"Now I’m heading into 2018 super motivated to support even more people in Ryedale to be inspired to lose weight and lead healthier and happier lives.”

Peter, who set up his own foundation with Cancer Research UK – the Peter Andre Fund – after losing his brother to cancer, said he was thrilled to meet Katie at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He added: “It was an honour to be invited to present the Slimming World Awards. I met so many incredible people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves – inside and out. There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that Slimming World and people like Katie who run and manage the groups are very special.”

For more information on Slimming World phone 0344 897 8000 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group.