A SLIMMING group leader working in Hayes and Hillingdon met TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal as part of Slimming World’s 50th aniversary.

Rylan co-hosted the annual Slimming World Awards with the organisation’s founder and chair, Margaret Miles-Bramwell. 

Barry Jones runs a group at Hayes and Harlington Community Centre every Wednesday and at Ryefield Primary School, Hillingdon, on Thursdays.

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He said: “Watching people change before my eyes and start doing things they didn’t think possible before losing weight absolutely amazes me.

“Every week I feel privileged to play even a small part in supporting people towards these achievements and to celebrate with them.”

If you would like to join Barry, call him on 07500 663747 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group.