Mayor’s Weight Loss Journey Update
Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Angus Ferguson set himself a challenge on 18th June 2025 to do a sponsored weight loss challenge as a way of raising some funds for his chosen charities. The charities set to benefit from funds raised are Little Treasures Autism Charity and Stray Aid.
The Mayors weight at the start of the challenge was 18 stone, 7lbs & 2 ounces. Today he visited Ferryhill Town Hall for a weigh in and was really pleased to find out his new weight was 17stone 10lbs, 8oz making a loss of approximately 10lbs in one month.
Angus said “as well as raising money for my chosen charities, I set this challenge for my own physical and mental wellbeing. After just one month I have exceeded my expectations, I feel much better, I am walking quicker, my mobility has improved, I look better to myself in the mirror and I have better self-confidence. I have achieved this weight loss by cutting out fat, drinking more water, being more selective and careful about what I eat, reducing my portion sizes and doing more exercise such as walking (even the dog feels better). A real bonus to the weight loss is my clothes now fit better, even the clothes that have been stored away. As I continue with the challenge my blood pressure will reduce and I’m sure the challenge will become easier the more weight I lose”
Councillor Ferguson is asking people for sponsorship to go towards his charity fundraising and support him in his bid to shed the pounds, with his target set at 16 stone, he would like to thank everyone who has donated so far, the support is much appreciated.
If you would like to support the Mayor by way of sponsorship, sponsorship forms are available to complete at Ferryhill Town Hall, Little Treasures and Stray Aid or alternatively you can call 01740 652157 or email enquiries@ferryhill.gov.uk or email Angus direct angus.ferguson@icloud.com to add your name to the form. You can either donate £1 for every pound lost or any amount would be greatly appreciated.
The results of Angus’ weight loss challenge will be revealed before the Christmas break and a further update will be given next month.
