Holly Sears on her new trike with John Sidal, Willy Sturgess, Joyce Riley, Elaine Sears, Steve Sears and Hughen Riley at The Plough Inn, Durrington.THERE'S no stopping Holly Sears once she climbs aboard her specially adapted trike.

The 15-year-old from Durrington is severely disabled with the rare genetic condition Angelman's Syndrome, which has left her with limited mobility and speech.

Holly's parents are hoping the tricycle, bought by kind-hearted locals at the Plough, Durrington, and the Silver Plough, Pitton, will enable her to stay on her feet for longer while giving their daughter new-found freedom.

"Holly has to pedal the bike herself and she realises she is in control," said her mother, Elaine.

"We're really hoping that using the trike will strengthen her leg muscles, enabling her to walk for a little bit longer.

"It's great therapy for Holly and hopefully it will give her more time before she has to use a wheelchair."

Angelman's Syndrome causes severe learning difficulties and affects the spine and the ability to control the limbs.

When landlord of the Plough Willy Sturgess heard of Holly's condition, he was keen to help out, and contacted experienced fundraisers from the Silver Plough, Joyce and Hughen Riley, who work with the charity Tender Loving Care.

"Willy knew the charity raises money to buy equipment for disabled children and we decided to do something together," said Mrs Riley.

"We held a few special events, such as raffles and our monthly quiz."

At Joyce's birthday party earlier this year, guests brought tombola prizes instead of presents, which raised £600.

The Masonic Lodge of Brothers in Arms in Salisbury helped boost the total to £1,030 and Holly's trike was on the way.

"I think people like supporting local appeals where they can really see the difference it makes," said Mrs Riley.

"It's good for the pub, the customers enjoy getting involved and it's wonderful to see the benefit for the children."

Already this year, the pub has bought a trike for seven-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Jessica Feltham and presented equipment to Exeter House special school, where Holly is a pupil.

"We are looking for more local children we can help," said Mrs Riley.

"Anyone can give us a call at the pub and we'll see what we can do."

Mrs Sears added: "We just want to thank everyone who has helped to buy Holly's trike.

"From the moment she went on it, she has loved riding it and it's a joy to watch her."