A tennis club coach will attempt to break a world record for the biggest lesson next month.

David Watson, head coach at Epping Tennis Club, is looking for people to fill the club’s courts in Lower Bury Lane and break the record of 250 people in a 45 minute coaching session on June 8.

The event is officially supported by Guinness World Records and profits from the day will go towards Havens Hospices, based in Westcliff-on-Sea.

To register, email dwatson_epping@hotmail.co.uk. Entry costs £2 or £5 including a world record attempt wristband.