OLD schoolfriends will reunite after 40 years.

A very special Sharples School reunion is being organised for the high school's very first intake.

And all pupils who started in 1974 and left in 1979 ­— 40 years ago this year and are invited.

Lyn Blears, Kev Cavanagh, and Col Smith are organising the event.

Col said: "We felt that as it was a special year, we should do something a little bit special just for the pupils from our year.

"We are hoping to possibly get a few of our old teachers to attend which would be absolutely amazing, along with a few old pupils who now live all around the world.

"A room has been booked at Astley bridge Bowling club on Ivy Bank Road Bolton on Saturday, October 5.

"There will be a DJ from Klik Music and food,and we have a few surprises lined up for everyone."

A Facebook group has been created for the reunion.

And those after anymore information can also email iscolsmith1963@hotmail.co.uk or ring 07862259639.