A WORLD record attempt will be taking place in Vivary Park as part of a Wellington-based charity's family fun day.

Reminiscence Learning will attempt to set a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as scarecrows on May 22.

It's the same day as the organisation's family fun day for Archie's Record Breaking Birthday Party.

They marked the launch recently when Archie - the the central figure in their intergenerational dementia awareness Archie Project, braved the high ropes.

Archie was joined by the Mayor of Taunton Deane, councillor Marcia Hill and Deputy Mayor, councillor Vivienne Stock-Williams, the team from Reminiscence Learning and Kevin Smith from Santander who are supporting the event.

Archie braved the high ropes, did a gladiator climb and even did a power fan jump descending from 9m high.

The birthday party will be free and will take place from 10am - 4pm in Vivary Park.

There will be musical entertainment, market stands, fun fair rides, circus tent and food stalls and a celebratory birthday cake provided by Ministry of Cake.

Anyone who would like to be part of the record attempt needs to register their interest, you will then be sent an information pack.

For more information, or to register to be a Scarecrow, email Archie@reminiscencelearning.co.uk Scarecrows have to be 12 or older to be part of the record but we children are invited to dress up as well.