A GROUP of volunteers swam the equivalent of the English Channel at the Northgate Arena in Chester as they raised funds for a charity supporting those with neurological conditions.

The group took on the 21 mile challenge, equivalent to 1,352 lengths of the pool, to raise money for the Neuro Therapy Centre, which provides help for those with conditions including MS, Parkinson's, ME and MND, and their carers.

Over £2,000 has been raised by the group, which will support the Centre in offering its services to support the physical and emotional health of people living with a wide variety of neurological conditions.

Shannah Goodrick, Community and Event Fundraiser at the Neuro Therapy Centre, said she was proud of the achievements of the ‘Channel Swimmers’.

"This was a big challenge and not only did the group achieve it but they did it in under one and a half hours. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part and to everyone who supported their challenge through sponsorship. One in ten people in the region have a neurological condition that we are able to support, our fundraising plays an important role in helping us to reach more people."

The Centre based in Saltney, Flintshire, supports people through physiotherapy, specialist exercise classes, and counselling. People are able to take part in activities such as boxing, sports massage, or use the Centre’s gym, kitted out with specialist equipment for training those with neurological conditions.

To sponsor the team and support the Neuro Therapy Centre, visit: www.neurotherapycentre.org/Appeal/channel-swim.

For more information about Neuro Therapy Centre, visit: www.neurotherapycentre.org/.