Organisers aim to smash keep uppy record at Chesterfield's Proact Stadium

Organisers of a world record '˜keep uppy' attempt at the Proact Stadium are hoping to attract at least 1,866 people to the event, which would smash the current record.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2016, 17:54 GMT

Updated 24th Apr 2016, 18:59 GMT

The Spireites were formed in 1866 and the Chesterfield FC Community Trust would like to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary by beating the record, which currently stands at 1,377.

The attempt will take place on the pitch at the Proact on Saturday, May 21, from 3pm.

One of the organisers, Simon Edmonds, said: “We want to see as many people as possible keeping footballs up in the air at the same time! There has been a very good response to our call for clubs and organisations to get involved, but we need more.

“All local clubs and organisations are invited to take part to help raise funds for the Community Trust as well as their own club or organisation.”

To find out more, visit www.spireitestrust.org.uk, email [email protected] or phone 07957 804728.