MORE than a third of the UK population, over 24 million people, struggle with being overweight or obese. Holsworthy Weight Watchers leader, Melanie McVean is passionate in her mission to make a difference to the health and weight of the town. Weight Watchers launched Get Walking Week — May 18 to 24 — to get its one million UK members out walking to inspire the British public to 'Get Walking' and Melanie is leading the way. In the government's recent Obesity Strategy, it has committed to invest more in getting the UK public walking. It also recommended that most people try to take 30 minutes moderate activity every day. PICK up the Holsworthy Post for the full story and a picture — it's your local weekly with all the news from the district.