f+bs=10.5os=9oo Teacher Mrs Sheila Johnson, Community Liaison and Centenary Co-ordinator said: "As the original Board school we have long been part of the Horwich community and linked through grandparents and pupils to local industries.

"We realise there are a great many demands on companies but felt that as part of the community they may be able to support this very special event and in doing so help to preserve our heritage," she added.

The school is also asking ex-pupils if they would like to donate to the scheme and have their names recorded.

The capsule will be buried on May 23 by the Mayor of Horwich, launching a series of events which will continue until February 1997. Hopefully the capsule will be unearthed in 100 years and will include photographs of pupils and staff, comics, music tapes, story books, small games currently in use, friendship bracelets and a premiership football.

Anyone who would like to support the project should contact the school as soon as possible.

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