A SLIMMER who lost three stones after a going on a diet that can include chocolate and alcohol, is setting up her own classes to help others who want to lose weight.

Alison Gore, 28, joined the Slimming World class in Darlington after getting photographs from a holiday developed.

She said: "I knew that I had a weight problem but didn't really admit to myself just how large I was, but the camera never lies."

The classes acted as a support group for Alison, and helped her to create a personal eating plan which meant no food was entirely forbidden.

Alison is about to run her own classes which will be held at Mowden Rugby Club on Thursday evenings.

For more information on the Mowden classes, contact Alison on (01325) 381878.