The abseiling fanatic climbed down the 70ft high Civic Offices in Guildhall Square, in Portsmouth, over the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend, in aid of The Rowans Hospice, at Purbrook.

In doing so, she broke her own record again for the oldest person to abseil down a building.

In 2006, Doris broke the record after becoming the oldest person to abseil at the age of 92 – and now, she has smashed it again.

Doris, from Hayling Island, said: "It was fun. It was lovely coming down. And it's great to break the record again."

She remains very modest about her achievements, but is seen as an inspiration to others - with many other keen abseilers following in her footsteps.

Doris added: "I don't feel my age a bit. Everyone says how amazing it is that I do this, but it's not difficult to do, it's just enjoyable.

"I don't have any fears about it at all. I just like raising money for The Rowans Hospice.

"I think it's a wonderful charity. It makes me feel good. I have always liked helping people. I do a lot to help others."

It has been calculated that Doris has raised around £15,000 down the years for the charity, which cares for terminally ill patients and their families.

Portsmouth's new Lord Mayor councillor Terry Hall was also at the event, as The Rowans is her chosen civic charity for the coming year.

Before, the abseil, she said: "To think that Doris at 95 is going to do this is incredible.

"I would walk 1,000 miles rather than do an abseil. I have total admiration for her and for all the other people doing it today.

"I think it's absolutely wonderful. It's lovely to be here to support those people raising money for The Rowans Hospice."

Doris was presented with a Guinness World Records certificate by TV presenter Esther Rantzen at We Can Do It Awards – organized by the Islander's sister paper The News, back in 2006.

She has led an exciting life and her devotion to caring for animals earned her an MBE in 1984.

Doris still cares for an array of birds and other wildlife having retired to Hayling in 1986 with her beloved husband Sidney, who died last year.

Doris said the secret to her longevity was an active lifestyle and no drinking or smoking.

She revealed: "It is very important to keep active. I love gardening and walking my dog."

Leigh Park youngster Ryan Livett was the youngest person to take part in the abseil, on May 23, at the age of just 12.

He was supporting the charity after they cared for his granddad, who died five years ago.

Ryan said: "It was a bit scary at first but then I was okay. I have done abseiling before but it wasn't this high."