A WELLINGTON mum who started a charity to plan weddings for the terminally ill has been announced this week as a finalist in the 2013 Inspirational Women of the Year Awards.

Naomi Thomas, 31, of Pyles Thorne Road has been named one of five finalists in the national awards which recognise ordinary women who are achieving extraordinary things and inspiring others.

Now she is off to London to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Samantha Cameron, followed by a charity gala.

Read the full story in next week's WWN.