A DETERMINED seven-year-old girl is experiencing a new sense of freedom with her new, adapted trike.

Chloe Ireland from Christchurch, who has Down’s syndrome, was provided the life-changing piece of equipment thanks to children’s charity, Children Today.

Before receiving the trike, Chloe relied on her mum to push her around in her pram, but now the pair are getting out and about and having fun together with Chloe’s new wheels.

The Mission Cycles trike, which is providing Chloe and her mum with unlimited amounts of joy, has been a lifeline for them after a rough time during lockdown.

Single mum Nichola said the trike will have a 'massive impact'.

She said: "Since we’ve received her trike it’s opened up the world to us. We were trapped during the pandemic and we’re still feeling slightly confined but we’re getting there and it’s a huge step.

"Chloe will be eight in September and the average child learns how to ride a bike much earlier than that, so this is going to be a massive step for her in terms of her independence.

"We are eternally grateful for the funding from Children Today for this wonderful equipment.”