RESIDENTS in Malvern are being invited to 'bear-all' in Victoria Park on Sunday and help bring set a world record.

Organisers of a mass teddy bears picnic are hoping to avoid 'grizzly' weather as they bid to host the world's biggest event from noon to 5pm.

The picnic is part of the town's Millennium celebrations and has been supported with a grant from Malvern Town Council.

Attractions include a dunk-tank with four victims lined up for a soaking, raising money for the chosen charity, Childrens' Wish, through sponsorship. The four - Lizzie Merrien, Matthew Morgans, Sarah Barson and Penny Johnson - have raised £100 so far.

People as far afield as Upton, Worcester and Ledbury have been invited to 'bring a bear'.