Strongman John Evans's Easter bonnet breaks 105th world record

The new world record is for the largest Easter bonnet balanced on the head for more than 10 seconds

A Derbyshire grandad broke his 105th world record by balancing a 7ft 6in (2.3m) Easter bonnet on his head.

John Evans, 77, from Ilkeston, spent more than a week creating the £300 bonnet that weighs about 19kg (42lbs).

Mr Evans will reperform his stunt for an Easter fun day on 6 April at the care home where his wife, who has dementia, lives.

He said: "My wife will love it, the staff will love it, and the families will too. I'll be the star man!"

Mr Evans said children would also attend the fun day, when they will also be wearing Easter bonnets

Mr Evans, who became famous for balancing a Mini on his head, is affiliated with Record Holders Republic, an online registry of world records. He said 50 of his records had been acknowledged by Guinness.

"I do a lot of this to give inspiration to others who are similar to my age. I'm 77 years old, and I'm still cracking on with things like I'm a young'un," he said.

"I've got diabetes, one of my eyes is made of plastic, and I've got short of breath, but I'm still performing and going strong!"

Mr Evans said he wanted to make something special for Easter and his birthday, which fell on Easter Sunday