A Woman has cycled all the streets in Thornbury and Alveston in alphabetical order, for charity.

Marian Grace, 61, started at Alexandra Way on June 16 and finished at Wye Court last Monday. The 263-road challenge has raised money for Thornbury charity Brain Tumour Support, where she is a volunteer.

Having planned to run the Severn Bridge half marathon for the charity before it was cancelled, Marian initially challenged herself to complete 26 bike rides to the bridge.

She came up with the alphabetical challenge after coming across a road map inside a resident’s handbook.

“Everything that I was doing was all shut down. The alternative was to sit at home every day and watch the news,” said Marian. “I’m quite new to Thornbury so it’s useful to get to know the town a bit better. It’s been interesting. Cycling was a lot more fun before the traffic got heavier.

“It’s been nice to meet various people along the journey.

During the challenge Marian has covered hundreds of miles, included dozens of trips up and down Alveston Hill on her electric Brompton bike.

“That does help on the hills,” said Marian. “I’m over 60 so I’m allowed to have an electric bike.”

Marian’s brother passed away from a Brain Tumour 35 years ago.

“At the time I felt there was no counselling for older siblings,” she said. “As a family you tended not to talk about it as it was too painful.”

“I like how Brain Tumour Support will help anyone. They don’t discriminate and that way it allows for wider family.”

Marian has raised more than £2,000. To donate go to bitly.com/38I8ox6.

In May Brain Tumour Support launched an urgent appeal for survival.

Nadya Anscombe, of Brain Tumour Support, said: “What Marian has achieved is astounding!

"She overcame her own hurdles to complete the challenge and has pushed herself all the way. She knows first-hand the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis can have on a family.

"Brain Tumour Support has been there for the last 17 years to support families like Marian’s. But it is only with the help of fundraisers like Marian that our charity will survive the current crisis.

"Our income has plummeted and if we are going to keep supporting patients, families and carers, we desperately need people to support our Together We Are Stronger appeal (braintumoursupport.co.uk/appeal).”