SCARECROWS are needed by Wellington-based charity Reminiscence Learning to take part in a world record attempt.

The charity is planning a family fun day at Vivary Parkin in Taunton – Archie’s Record Breaking Birthday Party – on Sunday, May 22.

It is hoping to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as scarecrows but it needs WWN readers’ help as a minimum of 250 are needed to set a record.

It needs people to register to be scarecrows, who have to be 12 or older to be part of the record, but children are invited to dress up as well as they will have lots to do on the day. Participants will need a long sleeve shirt, patches on clothing and a straw or cloth hat.

To register, visit http://eepurl.com/bZi2jj – full details will then follow.