World Record Attempt - The World's Biggest Reading Lesson

Build community and encourage literacy in young people.

Portsmouth

Location
Fratton Park
Frogmore Road
Portsmouth
PO4 8RA
Date and time
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday, 5th of March 2026
Who this task will support
HIVE Portsmouth
HIVE Portsmouth is a strategic partnership in Portsmouth consisting of a representative group of the voluntary and community sector, NHS Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group and Portsmouth City Council. We work with local people, groups and organisations in a way that recognises and nurtures the strengths of individuals, families and communities and helps to build independence and self-reliance as an alternative to a reliance on traditional services. We connect people and organisations to share, support and learn in order to meet the needs of individuals and are committed to working together with the objective of building a happier, healthier and more connected city.

To celebrate World Book Day we'll support a Guinness World Record attempt for the world's biggest reading lesson at Portsmouth Football Club.

Important Note: In addition to signing up on the GoodGym site, you will need to register as a volunteer with HIVE using this link: https://volunteer.hiveportsmouth.com/opportunities/volunteers-for-world-book-day-guinness-world-record-event-11237/

Event details: PORTSMOUTH GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
WORLDS BIGGEST READING LESSON
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - World Book Day⋅09:00 – 13:00

Where : 20 - 30 volunteers needed at Portsmouth Football Club

Timings : Young peoples transport arrivals and enter stadium 9.30 - 10.30am Welcome in the stadium: 10.45am Entertainment and the lesson 10.50 - 11.35 Finishes: 12 Noon Young People Depart 12- 12.30

Our volunteers will be helping direct traffic: guiding school staff and young people from buses/coaches into the stadium, pointing out the nearest toilets, and then directing them back to their pick up points after the event.

To volunteer, you must be: - At least 18 years old - Able to work in a fast paced environment - Able to stand for long periods of time - Happy to chat with the public - Able to provide an emergency reference

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Julie Blake
  • Katie London

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Location
Fratton Park
Frogmore Road
Portsmouth
PO4 8RA
Date and time
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday, 5th of March 2026
Who this task will support
HIVE Portsmouth
HIVE Portsmouth is a strategic partnership in Portsmouth consisting of a representative group of the voluntary and community sector, NHS Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group and Portsmouth City Council. We work with local people, groups and organisations in a way that recognises and nurtures the strengths of individuals, families and communities and helps to build independence and self-reliance as an alternative to a reliance on traditional services. We connect people and organisations to share, support and learn in order to meet the needs of individuals and are committed to working together with the objective of building a happier, healthier and more connected city.

Sign up by 5:00pm on Monday 2nd March so we can let Julie know who to expect.

Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Fratton Park
Frogmore Road
Portsmouth
PO4 8RA

Julie Blake
Led by Julie Blake

Foodie, music, dog and book lover. Find me in the garden or at the pool!

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Age Restriction

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