A GROUP OF Slimming World Consultants scored a big 10 out of 10 from comedian Jason Manford when they met him at the club's annual awards ceremony to celebrate its most successful slimmers.

The team, who run weekly Slimming World groups in Forest of Dean, was thrilled to meet the funny man, who shot to fame on TV panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, at the event in Birmingham.

Salford-born stand-up Jason, who has appeared on a string of television shows including Show Me the Funny, Comedy Rocks and Live at the Apollo, joined Slimming World's founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, FRSA to host the ceremony.

He said: "Presenting the Slimming World Awards was a real honour. I was blown away by the achievements of all of the slimmers who joined us on stage. Throughout the day I met so many inspirational people, not only the slimmers collecting awards but also the amazing people who run the groups and help them achieve so much. It's literally changed their lives beyond all recognition.

"I know keeping weight in control is a challenge for a lot of us these days and I think the people of Forest of Dean are very lucky to have people who are clearly as dedicated to their members as this bunch and to have such great support networks on their doorstep. If anyone in Forest of Dean is thinking about trying to lose weight, I can honestly say that a Slimming World group is the place to do it!"

Slimming World Consultant Nicola Hampton says meeting Jason Manford was the perfect ending to another extraordinary year for Slimming World. The national organisation helps more than a million people every year to lose weight and lead healthier, happier lives at one of its 8,000 weekly sessions.

"But there's still a lot of work to be done," adds Pauline Bent. "With some of the highest levels of obesity in Europe here in the UK, in 2012 we want to help even more people to slim down and improve their health starting this January."

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