THREE Slimming World managers from Trafford were congratulated on helping people to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

Dianne Tierney, Bernie Hall and Lisa Black were all greeted by Peter as he presented the annual Slimming World Awards in November.

Dianne who manages Slimming World groups in Stretford and Urmston 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 Stretford and Urmston to be inspired to lose weight and lead healthier and happier lives.”

Earlier in 2017 Peter also supported Slimming World’s most successful fundraising event ever – The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, which raised a record-breaking £3.3 million in just two weeks. The annual clothes throw encourages Slimming World’s 900,000 group members to donate the clothes, shoes, bags and accessories that are now too big for them to Cancer Research UK, by filling up specially-branded bags and taking them along to their weekly group sessions.

Bernie, who runs a Slimming World group at Altrincham FC Community Sports Hall, “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 - 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."

Lisa, who runs a Slimming World group at The Pelican, Altrincham and Saint Paul's Church Hall, Sale said: “Lots of people will be making resolutions to lose weight and improve their health this New Year. I truly believe that joining a Slimming World group is the best way for people to lose weight, learn new habits and improve their lifestyle – and have a lot of fun along the way too. I’d love for anyone who’s thinking about losing weight this January to join us.”

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 the women at the event held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He 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.”