WHEN Andrea Fowler, of Launceston's Slimming World, decided she wanted to raise money for Cots for Tots by doing a skydive she was told she needed to lose nearly six stone to do the jump.

Knowing how difficult it can be to lose that amount of weight she decided to do something she had not done before which was to join a slimming club.

Back in September 2010 she went along to Launceston's Slimming World group held on Thursday at St John's Ambulance Hall.

For a full report, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.