A SLIMMING guru has scooped a top award in recognition of his work helping people lose weight.

Mick Adams, who runs the Southill Slimming World group every Saturday, was presented with a Gold Award at the organisation’s annual awards ceremony in Birmingham on June 20, because of his success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight.

It’s the first time Mr Adams has been awarded the prize since becoming a consultant in May 2013.

He said: “I’m delighted to have received this award as I love my job and I feel so passionate about helping people to change their lives by losing weight. Seeing them succeed is so rewarding and being given this recognition really is the icing on the cake.

“It’s not just a triumph for me though, this award belongs to my Southill members too. They’re the ones who make our group the success that it is with their fabulous commitment, the lovely warm welcome they give new members and the wonderful compassionate support they give each other every week, and obviously their impressive weight losses. They make the group a fun and friendly place to be and I can safely say I always look forward to seeing everyone each week.”