TV PERSONALITY Fred Dibnah turned up with his steam engine, Betsy, at the opening of a new Bolton hire centre.

He joined in the fun at the official opening of Portakbin's Bolton Hire Centre on Orlando Street.

The Manager, Martin Greenhalgh, said the famous Bolton steeplejack had made the day "a great event."

The Bolton Hire Centre is the latest in a nationwide network.

Local uses for the company's buildings have so far included offices for parcel delivery company TNT, school and nursery classrooms and changing facilities with shower accommodation for local gearbox manufacturer Eaton Ltd.