AN attempt is being made to break the world record for the longest squash match, at a Barnt Green leisure centre.

Len Granger and Jamie Barnett will be attempting to beat the record at Barnt Green Sports Club, in Margesson Drive, this Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5.

The pair are aiming to spend 37 hours on the court, starting at 7am on the Friday morning and finishing 8pm on the Saturday evening.

The record attempt has been organised to raise money for Hospice UK and St Paul's Hostel in Worcester - two charities close to their hearts.

Len and Jamie have been through a tough training and eating programme, designed by the University of Worcester to hugely increase their fitness levels and lose weight.

The pair have also been campaigning for help and support throughout the challenge, with local businesses Essential Marketer, MFG Solicitors, Arden Estate Agents and Printigo sponsoring.

They are appealing for help as they need two witnesses, one steward and one marker for every hour of the 37 hour challenge.

Witnesses need to be professionals, such as teachers, nurses, professionals, chartered professionals, lawyers, police or doctors.

They are also appealing for people to come along and make as much noise as possible to keep them going - against the normal rules of being quiet on a squash balcony.

Jamie said: “What started out as just a funny, drunken idea has turned into a momentous, almost impossible challenge, which has been more than sobering.

"Engaging Worcester University however, who have guided us through training and preparing for the event has been a massive turning point, not only for the event itself but also bringing about healthy benefits of eating properly and undertaking proper training, which should stay with us for a long time."

Barnt Green Outdoor Cinema will be running at the same time as the record bid, with an outdoor screening of the Lion King on Friday, September 4, and Mamma Mia on Saturday, September 5.

There will be hot food served, a fully licensed bar and a huge tent.

Anyone able to help the pair is asked to email 36hoursquash@gmail.com.

To make a donation visit their fundraising pages justgiving.com/len-granger and justgiving.com/jamiebarnett.