SEA cadets from HMS Dido will form a guard of honour when the Bolton Ladies' Lifeboat Guild host a special anniversary thanksgiving service on Saturday.

The event is to mark the 125th anniversary of the RNLI in Bolton and will be held at Bolton Parish Church from 11am.

The Mayor and Mayoress will be attending, in addition to Sue Hennessy, North-west area manager of the Lifeboat Guild, who will address the congregation.

Canon Alan Wolstencroft will be leading the service.

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