A NORTHWICH teenage superhero has been spinning webs and bringing smiles to the faces of children stuck at home during lockdown.

15-year-old Ryan Dickson has been dressing up as Spider-Man and walking the streets with his proud mum Michelle, after he told her he wanted to bring some joy and happiness to their community.

Michelle said Ryan, who has learning difficulties and goes to Oaklands School in Winsford, used to be so shy before he discovered his alter ego and explained how the idea came about.

She said: "I'd organised a little treat and pamper package for my granddaughter who lives across the street and part of it included an LOL mascot.

"Ryan saw how happy she was and how happy it made her that he decided he wanted to do something himself.

"We had the Spider-Man costume from last year and he said he wanted to go around the streets cheering children up by giving them waves and doing the spider web.

"When I asked him why he wanted to do it, he just said because of what's going on with Covid and to make people happy."

Northwich Guardian: Ryan has been dressed as his alter ego Spiderman.

Ryan has been dressing up as his alter ego Spiderman.

Michelle, who has six children with her husband Dean, and four grandchildren, and lives on Liverpool Street, said Ryan had also used his own pocket money to buy lollipops to hand out to children.

It has proved to be so popular so far, Michelle has even had phone calls from people wanting Spider-Man to visit their streets and particularly for those children celebrating their birthdays at home without their friends.

"My phone hasn't stopped ringing with people asking if we can come and see them.

"People have even been asking about how much money are we charging and I when I tell them it's free, they've suggested making a donation to charity instead."

Northwich Guardian: Spiderman also delighted Michelle's grandson Jake.

Spiderman also delighted Michelle's grandson Jake.

With the potential added bonus that Ryan could also bring raise some money for charity, Michelle decided to contact Making Space, a carer support charity to see how they can help.

"We chose that charity because Ryan himself has learning disabilities and there are so many carers out there who need support, particularly in the times we're going through right now," explained Michelle.

"But it's not all about the charity, it's about making kids happy and seeing their faces and the joy Ryan is getting from it himself.

"Last night he was just beaming from ear to ear, he was so happy.

"He's loving it as its given him something to do and really helped with his own mental health.

"Ryan has come so far in his life from being a shy young boy.

"He's gone through a lot and for him to be doing what he's doing now, he's come a long long way and we're super proud of him."

Anyone wishing to make a donation to Making Space in support of Ryan's efforts can do so HERE.