A determined 85-year-old Mansfield woman living with scoliosis of the spine has completed a nine-mile charity trek with the aid of her walking frame.

Joyce Bowskill has raised £671 for Cancer Research UK after completing a series of walks throughout March with the aid of her rollator walker.

Joyce, aged 85 of Samuel Close, Mansfield was inspired to take on the challenge after a relative was diagnosed with bone cancer.

Joyce said: "It's amazing how much I've raised I was so thankful to everyone that donated, I couldn't believe the total.

Joyce Bowskill, 85, completed a nine mile trek to raise cash for Cancer Research UK

placeholder image — Joyce Bowskill, 85, completed a nine mile trek to raise cash for Cancer Research UK

"I was very happy when I got the t-shirt and it said ‘I’m walking all over cancer’ and that just summed it up perfectly.

"I did it throughout March and went walking in different areas and made sure it was flat so I didn't overdo it and I enjoyed it.

"God willing I'll do it again next year for charity.

"I am happy about it put I don't put a feather in my cap but I am amazed and surprised by how much I raised and everyone has been saying well done and excited to hear about how it went."

As part of the ‘Walk all over cancer’ challenge Joyce completed a series of walks throughout March in areas including The Carrs in Warsop and Kings Mill Reservoir.

Husband Ted Bowskill said: "We are absolutely so proud of her, all the family is, it's amazing what she's done.

"She's got scoliosis of the spine but she doesn't want a mobile scooter so she sticks with her rollator and she's determined to get about.”

Cancer Research UK fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner and also provide cancer information to the public.