A Colwyn Bay minister with a spinal cord injury has swam the Channel for a second time, 15 years after her first dip.

Eleanor Reddington, 71, took part in Aspire’s 100th challenge relay boat, having first completed the extreme feat in 2009.

The Methodist minister had sustained life-changing injuries from two car crashes but still completed the six-person Channel relay, raising more than £10,000 for charity Aspire.

Funds from Ms Reddington's courageous efforts led to Aspire organising Channel relays every year since, raising upwards of £2 million.

Eleanor Reddington said that the support was "incredible"   (Image: Aspire)

On Sunday, August 4, Ms Reddington faced the dark, cold seas and a swarm of jellyfish, ultimately reaching France in a 12-hour 59-minute relay swim.

She recalled: "Swimming the Channel in 2009 was one of the hardest challenges I had ever undertaken and to return 16 years later seemed almost beyond me.

"But I believe that age doesn’t have to be a block to living an exciting life and so, when I was offered a place on the boat, I decided I had to return and help Aspire."

Eleanor Reddington is 71 years old   (Image: Aspire)

The Derbyshire-based company, Mobility in Motion, underwrote all of Ms Reddington's challenge costs, ensuring that every raised penny supports other paralysed individuals.

She has been an Aspire swimmer since 2003, with more than £20,000 in funds raised from her exploits going directly to those with spinal cord injuries.

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Reflecting on the challenge, she said: "The support has been incredible.

"When they heard about my attempt to swim the Channel again, a Derbyshire-based company called Mobility in Motion decided to underwrite all the costs of the challenge.

"This has meant that every penny we have raised will help people who have been paralysed."

For anyone who wants to sponsor Ms Reddington they can visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/eleanor-reddington-1704718183762.