Slimming World members from Hatfield and surrounding areas have raised around £27,000 for cancer charities.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw held over the weekend of April 15, at Hopfields pub in Hatfield, was an opportunity for members to donate clothes they had slimmed out of.

Over 554 bags of clothes were brought in to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Irish Cancer Society shops.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Around 554 bags of clothes had been brought in on the day.Around 554 bags of clothes had been brought in on the day. (Image: Slimming World)

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A spokesperson for the event said: "To see our members bring along clothes they have slimmed out of is truly amazing. The pride each of the consultants felt is amazing.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Members had filled up their cars with bags of clothes they had slimmed out of.Members had filled up their cars with bags of clothes they had slimmed out of. (Image: Slimming World)

                                                                                                         

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Welwyn Hatfield Times: Slimming World members donated clothes to raise money for Cancer Research UK.Slimming World members donated clothes to raise money for Cancer Research UK. (Image: Slimming World)

"Members filled their cars, and came and enjoyed the day. It was a real community effort."

Hatfield consultants for the organisation were "beyond proud of the members and proud of the part they played in raising funds".

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Members of the group attended the event at Hopfield pub in Hatfield.Members of the group attended the event at Hopfield pub in Hatfield. (Image: Slimming World)