An Oxford slimming consultant has won an award for the success of her weight-loss classes.

Gloria McIlveen

Gloria McIlveen won the award from Slimming World after members of her group at Our Lady's Convent, Oxford Road, Cowley, lost a total of 53 stone in three months.

Mrs McIlveen, 57, said she was proud to win the award.

She added: "Watching someone change from having no confidence, being embarrassed about their size and wearing shapeless clothes to someone who looks and feels great, brings its own rewards on a daily basis."

She is launching a daytime slimming class at New Road Baptist Church, Bonn Square, Oxford, on Tuesday, July 8.