SCORES of people turned out in Devizes on Saturday evening to enjoy the spectacle of Batman and Robin on a tandem.

The dynamic duo helped raise more than £2,000 for Devizes Opportunity Centre in memory of three-year-old Jacob Andrews who died at the end of August.

Painter and decorator Graham Enderby, 53, known as Stretch, and firefighter Paul Keenan, 48, known as PK stopped a mile outside the town to swap from normal cycling clothes to become the comic book heroes.

They also mounted a tandem instead of the road bikes they had ridden the 50 miles from Ringwood to Devizes and were accompanied into town by outriders from the Devizes Sweet Sensations Scooter Club,

After a quick stop at Devizes Football Club they continued into town and were cheered to the finish at The Dolphin pub by scores of wellwishers including Jacob's parents Sarah and Mark Andrews from The Spinney, West Lavington.

Dolphin pub landlord Billy Costello said: "It went really well. There was a big crowd waiting outside the pub to cheer them home.

"It was a very emotional time for Sarah and Mark but they were very pleased that we had organised the cycle ride in Jacob's memory.

"We haven't got all the money in yet but I think it will be well over £2,000."

Both Mr Enderby and Mr Keenan found the 50 mile cycle ride more difficult than they expected.

Taxi driver Dave Malloy who accompanied them on the route in support said: "I don't think they realised quite how difficult it is to cycle 50 miles.

"They were completely exhausted by the end of it but they kept going and did really well. It was quite a sight once they were in their costumes on the tandem and with all the scooter riders supporting them."

Mr Costello said: "The celebration went on for quite a while in the pub and they were bought plenty of drinks."

Mr Costello, whose pub is a regular supporter of the opportunity centre, organised the cycle ride after hearing about the death of Jacob just a short while after he had been part of a group of children who visited to receive a fundraising cheque.

Jacob was born on Christmas day in 2011 eight weeks early and suffering from complicated health problems including achondroplasia - a form of dwarfism.

He had been progressing well at Devizes Opportunity Centre and his parents Sarah,29, and Mark, 46, had high hopes for his future.

Last year he was one of the children featured as part of the Gazette's appeal for the centre but he suffered an infection and died on August 28.