FEARLESS 41-year-old Andrea Bryden has completed her epic 40th birthday challenge in aid of Support Dogs - a year late due to the pandemic.

Andrea, who lives in Evesham, took part in a daring wing walk, strapped to the top of a biplane, at RAF Rencombe near Cirencester during the challenge.

Dog-lover Andrea said: “I can honestly say that it was the most exhilarating thing I have ever done.

“The weather simply could not have been more perfect, you could see for miles and it felt so safe strapped on to the top of the plane.

“I have really been struggling to find the words to describe how amazing it felt, and I am so proud that I have now raised over £900 for Support Dogs.

“For anyone thinking about taking on the challenge and are not quite sure if they are brave enough, I would say do it. It’s been the experience of a lifetime!”

Support Dogs provide and train assistance dogs for people with autism, epilepsy and physical disability, enabling them to lead safer, more independent lives.

It relies entirely on the generosity of the public to fund its training programmes.

Andrea is now planning her next daredevil adventure.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Andrea for doing her wing walk on our behalf, and to everyone who raises money for our charity in these difficult times,” said Danny Anderson, fundraising manager at Support Dogs.

The charity specialises in three specific programmes, they are:

Autism assistance dogs for children with autism - where the dogs are trained to provide safety for the child and reduce stress in social environments, seizure alert dogs for people with epilepsy, and disability assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. The client’s own pet dog is trained to perform tasks which are specifically tailored to their individual needs, providing them with greater independence and safety. You can read more about the charity on its website: supportdogs.org.uk/what-we-do