She had to contend with a couple of light aircraft to do it, but 10-year-old Patience Sadler has realised her ambition of pedaling a mile on a unicycle.

Eastern Daily Press: Patience Sadler from Besthorpe is going to do a sponsored unicycle to raise money for Norfolk Greyhound Rescue, her family own several rescue dogs including Ella the greyhound. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017Patience Sadler from Besthorpe is going to do a sponsored unicycle to raise money for Norfolk Greyhound Rescue, her family own several rescue dogs including Ella the greyhound. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2017 (Image: Archant 2017)

The Besthorpe youngster undertook the cycle at Tibenham Airfield on Friday, raising hundreds of pounds for the charity Norfolk Greyhound Rescue.

Andrew Sadler, Patience's dad, said she was thrilled to have finished the challenge.

He said: 'Patience did the mile on her unicycle despite having to dodge two light aircraft.

'She has already raised £400 and more to come in.'

MORE: 10-year-old Patience Sadler of Besthorpe gets ready to unicycle for Norfolk Greyhound RescueMr Sadler said they wanted to thank everyone who had pledged money to support the charity, which re-homes abused and neglected Irish greyhounds. The Sadlers themselves have adopted a pet through the charity, three-year-old Ella.

Anyone wanting to donate can do so through Norfolk Greyhound Rescue's website at norfolkgreyhoundrescue.co.uk