A CEREMONY will be held on Saturday night to inaugurate a new African community association in Bolton.

The Mayor, Cllr Prentice Howarth, will be at the ceremony for the African Community Association of Bolton.

The group, whose motto is "Unity is Powerful", wants to promote African culture and provide a voice for Africans living in the borough.

Cultural artefacts will be on display, along with African music and food, at the event at Victoria Hall in Knowsley Street from 5pm to 9pm.