PUPILS past and present are being invited to a Bolton primary school's 50th birthday thanksgiving mass.

The mass will be held at St Osmund's RC Primary School's church in Long Lane, Breightmet, at 10am on Friday.

Headteacher John Thorpe said: "Anybody who who has had contact with the school in the last 50 years is welcome to come along."

A party featuring children's entertainers will be held at the school in Blenheim Road later the same day. For details contact the school on 01204 525 669.