A SLIMMING franchise is seeking to expand across Craven and Keighley.

Slimming World is on the hunt for new consultants to run more groups across the district.

Carla Weatherill became a consultant over five years ago and is now also a team developer.

She oversees six consultants, with a total of over 1,000 members, in an area stretching from Settle to Keighley.

"With obesity at an all-time high and Government predictions that 80 per cent of men and 70 per cent of women will be obese in the next decade the demand for our unique warm and friendly approach has never been greater," she said.

"A lot of hard work goes into starting and running our groups, but it is a career that can be quite lucrative.

"What we look for in a potential consultant is warmth, energy and enthusiasm, good listening skills and – most importantly – a genuine desire to help people lose weight.

"No formal qualifications are required and full training is delivered at head office."

Anyone interested can call 01274 401339 or attend a Slimming World 'opportunities event' at Keighley Leisure Centre at 1pm on August 23.