A grandmother from South Cumbria said her first ever skydive was 'absolutely amazing.'

Jane Eccles, 60, from Flookburgh, made the leap from 15,000 feet to raise funds for Carer Support South Lakes. 

However, Jane was worried that the tandem jump might have to be cancelled due to bad weather: "When we first arrived at the base the people who had gone up earlier landed in the rain and I thought we might not get up, but the clouds broke an we managed to do an amazing jump!

"Apparently, I was the noisiest one coming down. All the others were very serene and came down not saying anything while I was whooping, screaming and shouting!"

So far, she has raised over £1,300. 

Jane said: "All the staff at Skydive Northwest were brilliant!" 

The tandem jump took place at Cark Airfield in Flookburgh and Jane's family were the for support her: "My five year-old grandson was there. I was shouting his name as I was floating down but Ed said he wouldn't be able to hear me yet!"

Jane is married with two sons, three stepchildren and five grandchildren. 

The Westmorland Gazette: Jane on the ground after a successful jump.Jane on the ground after a successful jump.

She works part time for the Kendal-based charity where she helps support Young Carers: "This is Carer Support South Lakes' 30th Anniversary year so I felt I wanted to do something to highlight the important work it does." 

"I'm so grateful to all those people who have given money so far. Donations, whether large or small, will make a huge difference to the charity and help it to continue its vital work with Carers."