A SLIMMER from Prestwich gained some extra motivation when she got to cosy up to Peter Andre at a national awards event.

Bev Thompson-Holroyd, who manages Slimming World groups in Prestwich and Whitefield, met the Australian singer and TV presenter when he co-hosted the Slimming World awards.

She said: "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.

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

Mr Andre said: "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.

"While each of them was inspirational in their own special way, the one thing they all had in common was how much they felt they owed to their 'Slimming World family' in helping them to do things they always dreamed of and become the people they’ve always wanted to be.

"Every one of them spoke passionately about how they couldn’t have made the changes they had to eat more healthily and become more active without the support, advice and encouragement of their consultant and group every week.

"So there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that Slimming World and people like Bev who run and manage the groups are very special."

Mr Andre co-hosted the awards with the organisation's founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Ms Thompson-Holroyd added: "I couldn’t be prouder of the members in Prestwich and Whitefield.

"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 Prestwich and Whitefield at the Slimming World Awards.

"I’d love for anyone who’s thinking about losing weight this January to join us."