YOUNGSTERS from St John the Baptist Primary School in Titchfield Common will take part in the world's biggest simultaneous sleepover later this month.

Last year nearly 32,000 children across the UK took part in the BT Giant Sleepover, and the St John's children will be playing their part in the attempt to beat that record on June 17 and 18.

Organised by the school's parent teacher association, the national fundraising event for Childline and local charities will involve nearly 40 St John's children sleeping over in the school hall.

In the morning they will join thousands across the UK in a world record attempt for the most people simultaneously brushing their teeth for two minutes at the same time.

During the afternoon before the sleepover the children will be taking part in a treasure hunt.