An estimated 2,000 people will come together next week in the hope of setting a new world record and celebrating a piece of history for Wigton.

Last month Innovia, which is the town's biggest employer, opened its brand new multi-million pound facility which will manufacture the polymer for the Bank of England's £10 note.

The new £5 note, featuring Sir Winston Churchill, is also printed on Innovia's Guardian polymer.

To celebrate the town's piece of history the Wigton-based North Allerdale Development Trust (NADT) charity has organised a world record attempt to create the biggest ever human pound symbol.

The event, on Tuesday, will see months of hard work from a team of volunteers come to fruition - and organisers hope that about 2,000 people will take part.

Youngsters from schools including St Cuthberts, Wigton Infant School, Thomlinson Junior School and Nelson Thomlinson School will all be participating and it is hoped they will be joined by members of the public.

There will be free parking on the Water Street car park and a shuttle bus to take people from there to the attempt venue - Showfields, off West Road - will be running.

The event will begin from 10am.

Mark Robertshaw, chief executive at Innovia, said: “We are delighted to be part of this record-breaking attempt in Wigton, the place we are proud to call the global headquarters of the Innovia Group.

"Our staff are eager to engage and participate in shaping the largest human currency symbol and make the best of this community event.”