WHEN it comes to helping people lose weight, Mary Yates is a winner - and she's got a medal to prove it!

Mary, Slimming World consultant for the Rainford area, has helped 38 members to shed a combined total of 107 stone since taking over the class in September last year, earning her a bronze medal. Now she is working towards boosting her class membership to 100 which would win her a silver medal.

Classes are held at Rainford Ex-Servicemen's Club, every Tuesday from 7.15pm and anyone wanting more information can contact Mary on 01695 555615.

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