A group of super slimmers from Ridgewell raised £1,500 for charity, whilst burning off the pounds at the same time.

Slimmers and local villagers took part in a sponsored walk around the village's playing field, completing a combined 78.6 miles.

The fundraiser was part of Cancer Research UK's Walk All Over Cancer with Slimming World Campaign.

As well as raising vital funds for the charity, members of Ridgewell's Slimming World group wanted to raise awareness of the fact that having a healthy weight can reduce the risk of 13 types of cancer.

The initial target was for members to walk the 26 miles, the distance of a marathon, however walkers tripled the target.

Across the field community groups also hosted stalls, raising funds for other causes like the village hall development fund.

Vanessa Heales, who herself lost five-and-a-half stone and now runs the Ridgewell Slimming World group, said: "We had lovely weather conditions for our Walk over Cancer event and in true Slimming World style, our members, friends and families and locals too, were out in force supporting the event.

"They showed what can be done when we come together both in terms of achieving something amazing and raising money.

"I am so proud of all the members and helped raise a fantastic amount of money."

Ridgewell Slimming World group meets on Mondays between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Call Vanessa on 07917 466641.