A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who won a new car in a competition says he will keep it until he’s old enough to drive.

George Baldwin, from Withnell Fold, attended an official Guinness World Record attempt at the Lytham St George’s Day Charity Festival along with his mum, Helen, and dad, Shaun, when he scooped the top prize, a Mini Cooper three-door hatch.

The prize was offered as part of a valiant attempt to break a Guinness World Record for gathering 1,097 Georges in one place.

The attempt, which was hampered on the day by poor weather, set out to raise further recognition of the festival, which raises tens of thousands of pounds for charity each year.

Architect and presenter of TV’s Restoration Man, George Clarke, drew young George’s name to be the winner, and while he won’t be able to get behind the wheel for a few years yet, George and his parents were thrilled to hear his name called.

The Chorley FC fan, who attends St Michael’s High School, said: “When I heard about the record attempt, I thought it would be fun to come along with my friend, who’s also called George.

“I couldn’t believe it when my name was read out and it still hasn’t sunk in. Now I’ve just got to wait until I’m old enough to start driving lessons.”

Georges from as far afield as Scotland travelled to participate in the historic event, with the youngest aged just four weeks old.

A total of 105 Georges braved the rain to help make the parade extra special, and while it was not enough to break the record set by Mohammeds in Dubai 10 years ago, it is thought this festival has broken records for attendance and charity fundraising.

Bob Gallagher, chairman of the St George’s Day Charity Festival, said: “Although we didn’t break the world record, we’re proud to have set a new record in the UK .”

All money raised during the St George’s Day Charity Festival will be donated to the 2015 beneficiaries – ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity, Trinity Hospice and The Boathouse Youth.