A SPECIALLY adapted trishaw known as ‘Bib the Bike’ is bringing joy to care home residents.

The new bike is proving a definite hit at Colten Care’s Newstone House in Sturminster Newton with passengers enjoying the fresh air and an opportunity to get out and about.

Pedalled by a suitably trained operator at the back, Bib the Bike can carry two people in comfort.

Residents have already been enjoying outings along the North Dorset Trailway.

The bike has been introduced as part of a community health and wellbeing initiative led by the Blackmore Vale Surgery in the town’s Old Market Hill.

Companionship team Leader Karlene Horswill said: “It's so nice to see Bib in action. The residents were absolutely fascinated and asked lots of questions about the bike and the prospect of going out on rides. They certainly enjoyed the first outing.”

Care home resident Rita Clay said: “I was really nervous to try the bike, but I was made to feel so welcome and reassured. It was a lot of fun and I can’t believe how smooth the ride was. It was really enjoyable.”

Fellow resident Sylvia Livsey said: “Oh what fun. I can’t wait to enjoy more outings to the Dorset Trailway on the rickshaw.”