A biology student who launched a vintage ice cream tricycle has expanded his business.

Greg Webzell, who made a random purchase two years ago and started a vintage tricycle venture, has bought a second tricycle in a bid to expand his services.

Hardy Peddling was launched after Mr Webzell bought an original Pashley bike, which he restored and sold ice cream from.

The 22-year-old from Bassenthwaite started running the business during the summer holidays, selling ice cream around Keswick.

After showcasing his tricycle at the region’s wedding fairs, the business took off and Mr Webzell, who is studying tropical disease biology at the University of Liverpool, purchased a second vehicle to keep up with demand.

He hopes the addition to the business will mean he can cover more events and offer more services to customers.

“The wedding service side to the business is growing rapidly so I needed another tricycle to cope with demand during the peak wedding season,” he said.

“My bookings have become more diverse and I have done summer shows, birthdays, charity events and even a vintage tea party at a local care home which went down really well with the residents, who all remembered the tricycles when they were younger.

“The tricycle is ideal for public or private events as it’s small enough to fit into venues.”

Mr Webzell got a part-time job to save and pay for the tricycle, along with a small investment from his parents.

He knew he had hit on a clever business idea because the vintage wedding theme was so popular and the tricycle fits perfectly with that style and era.

The ice cream is bought in from Taste of Eden, based at Penrith, another aspect to the business Mr Webzell is proud of as it supports and promotes a local business.

He added: “It’s a busy time for me as I run Hardy Peddling in and around my studies, so I tend to do most of my work at weekends or when I’m on a break from university.

“Now I have a second tricycle, I’d like to potentially take someone to look after the sales side of the business so I can get on with the events."