SLIMMING expert Julie Burns met entertainer Shane Ritchie at Slimming World's annual awards ceremony, where she was rewarded for all her work with local slimmers.

Julie, who manages slimming classes for Slimming World in High Wycombe, received a thank you for all her hard work running the classes which has helped hundreds of people lose weight over the last year.

Shane, who hosted the event, said: "It must be like a dream come true for those people who you've helped to lose weight with you around, who needs New Year's Resolutions!"

Julie said: "We're looking forward to 2002 and meeting lots of new people to show them that losing weight doesn't have to be a struggle."

For details on the classes contact Jan Lovett on 01494 792638 or Maria Light on 01494 817870.