MEMBERS of an Ellesmere slimming group had two reasons to celebrate this December, with their weight loss success being backed up by postcode lottery wins.

Overall 10 members of Ellesmere Slimming World received cheques from the People's Postcode Lottery, ranging from £3,206 to £187,418.

Their lucky wins were backed up by hard work put into losing weight, with the group collectively losing 1,750lbs in December.

Group leader Yvonne Urquhart was also on hand to give out weight loss certificates, half a stone, two stone, three stone and four stone and said the success was "fab" and that she was "absolutely delighted".

The group runs on Tuesdays at Ellesmere Town Hall at 9am, 5pm and 7pm.