A TEACHER from a Gobowen college is determined to lose more than four stone in a weight loss challenge and raise funds for charity at the same time.

Despite being surrounded by delicious homemade food and cakes in her job supervising students at Gobowen’s popular Station Café, Teresa Richards is embarking on a sponsored slim to raise funds for Derwen College Charity.

Any money raised will go towards providing vital experiences, equipment and independence for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Teresa wants to become fitter for her own health, but is keen for supporters to encourage her in her endeavours to raise £500, and even to recruit other slimmers who may want to shed a few extra lock-down pounds.

She says: “I have been fighting with my weight for most of my life.

“My joints are failing and even doing the slightest physical activity has become challenging.

“My main focus is on my weight loss journey but I would love to see how much money I can raise for such a great charity which helps the fantastic students I work with in so many ways.

“I would to love to inspire others to make a donation towards Derwen College Charity or even join me on this challenge if they want to lose weight and get healthy.”

Teresa is a familiar face to many commuters and the Gobowen community.

Last year she won a High Sheriff of Shropshire community award for her tireless work and continued commitment to the popular café.

She continued: “I am lucky to know many lovely people through it. Customers helped me to raise £300 for our annual sponsored walk two years ago.

“I hope they might support me again as the college’s usual fundraising events have been cancelled for 2020. I can’t wait to see all our customers again soon when we are able to safely reopen.”

You can follow Teresa’s weight loss journey on Instagram at www.instagram.com/troser64/ or support her efforts by donating at www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/teresa

Other ways to support Derwen College Charity include a challenging virtual John O’Groats to Land’s End team walk taking place throughout August.