A keen runner is bringing joy to the kids by dressing up as Spiderman
A keen runner is bringing joy to the kids on his estate by doing surprise visits dressed as Spiderman while taking his daily exercise.As soon as Ben Haye realised a lockdown was imminent he ordered a superhero suit from Amazon in a bid to make his jogging more entertaining.The 32-year-old had intended to go out running where he lives in Bolsover, Derbys., dressed as a superhero, with locals having to guess who he was.But instead, his role has evolved into kids' entertainer as he continually has requests to visit family homes so he can give the children a big wave and a high five.Families in the area are delighted at how much he is lifting the spirits of their kids' stuck in their homes.Environmental waste consultant Ben, who likes to run marathons, usually takes his exercise at lunchtime as a break while working from home.He will go out of his home, that he shares with fiance Shannon Trevaskis, 27, with his mobile phone and a planned route of houses to make a celebrity appearance at.Fit Ben said: "I've been making quite a show of it for the kids, creeping up to the windows and giving them a high five."I've then been taking a selfie and posting these online."I'm getting quite a following and have been tremendously busy."It is a phenomenal feeling to be doing this.
I'm not a father myself but I can see how happy the children are, it's like I'm a celebrity.
They love it."I did get a Batman suit as well but Spiderman is definitely favourite."I'm even being asked to do birthday messages now, which I am doing in an American accent."I'm having a great time doing this and it helps to think I'm doing something for my community at a time when we all feel pretty helpless."One happy customer is six-year-old Dylan Simpson who couldn't believe his eyes when his favourite superhero came up his drive.Dylan is celebrating his 7th birthday on April 16th so he felt extra special that Spiderman managed to get to him before his birthday.Other superhero fans were Edan and Harlow Downes who could not help but pull crazy superhero faces in their selfie.Mum of fan Tyler Fox, two, Becky said: "What he is doing in the community is brilliant.
He deserves the great publicity."
A keen runner is bringing joy to the kids on his estate by doing surprise visits dressed as Spiderman while taking his daily exercise.As soon as Ben Haye realised a lockdown was imminent he ordered a superhero suit from Amazon in a bid to make his jogging more entertaining.The 32-year-old had intended to go out running where he lives in Bolsover, Derbys., dressed as a superhero, with locals having to guess who he was.But instead, his role has evolved into kids' entertainer as he continually has requests to visit family homes so he can give the children a big wave and a high five.Families in the area are delighted at how much he is lifting the spirits of their kids' stuck in their homes.Environmental waste consultant Ben, who likes to run marathons, usually takes his exercise at lunchtime as a break while working from home.He will go out of his home, that he shares with fiance Shannon Trevaskis, 27, with his mobile phone and a planned route of houses to make a celebrity appearance at.Fit Ben said: "I've been making quite a show of it for the kids, creeping up to the windows and giving them a high five."I've then been taking a selfie and posting these online."I'm getting quite a following and have been tremendously busy."It is a phenomenal feeling to be doing this.
I'm not a father myself but I can see how happy the children are, it's like I'm a celebrity.
They love it."I did get a Batman suit as well but Spiderman is definitely favourite."I'm even being asked to do birthday messages now, which I am doing in an American accent."I'm having a great time doing this and it helps to think I'm doing something for my community at a time when we all feel pretty helpless."One happy customer is six-year-old Dylan Simpson who couldn't believe his eyes when his favourite superhero came up his drive.Dylan is celebrating his 7th birthday on April 16th so he felt extra special that Spiderman managed to get to him before his birthday.Other superhero fans were Edan and Harlow Downes who could not help but pull crazy superhero faces in their selfie.Mum of fan Tyler Fox, two, Becky said: "What he is doing in the community is brilliant.
