PEOPLE looking to lose weight in the Nailsworth area can take advantage of new sessions from a weight loss company.

A new Friday session of Slimming World is taking place at the Arkell Community Centre in Nympsfield Road in Forest Green at 5.45pm.

There is also a new session on Saturday, meaning members can now attend at 8am or 9.30am.

Consultant Elaine, who lost 5 stone as a member and is offering the sessions, said: “My Saturday morning group has been really popular, so when the opportunity to offer more sessions at the weekend came up, I jumped at the chance.

“All of the sessions are taking place at the Arkell Community Centre, which has proved to be a brilliant venue for our groups.

“I’d struggled with my weight all my life and Slimming World turned that around for me.

“It’s improved my self-esteem and confidence, along with all the physical benefits.

“I was very nervous of joining, but I found that the Slimming World group I joined was warm and welcoming and that’s what I offer my members too.

“There’s no judgement or guilt - just support, friendship and a fantastic eating plan.”

Slimming World was founded by Margaret Miles-Bramwell in 1969.

Its weight loss plan includes Food Optimising, an eating plan which includes Free Food, Healthy Extras and Syns.

For more information, visit slimmingworld.co.uk