PEOPLE are being invited to apply for tickets to attend an event to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee before the offer closes on April 15.

The county service of thanksgiving, to be held in Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday, June 2, at 4pm, will be a focal point of Lancashire's celebration of the jubilee.

Up to 400 tickets for the service are available to Lancashire on a 'first come, first served' basis.

The service is being organised by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth , and the Dean of Blackburn, the Very Rev Christopher Armstrong.

Written applications must be sent as soon as possible, stating name, address and a day-time contact telephone number to:

Lancashire Lieutenancy (45/IJ) PO Box 318 Preston PR1 8GX

Any further inquiries should be made to the Lancashire Lieutenancy Office on 01772 263364/263361.