Halton Trinity Methodist Church celebrates its 140th birthday in March.

To mark the occasion, guest preacher Ian White, an officer of the Methodist district will speak on March 8 at the 10.45am service.

Afterwards, people will have a chance to look at old photographs of the church and reminisce about days gone by in Halton village.

Halton Trinity Church was built in 1875 by business man Thomas Hazlehurst.

It is the last of 12 Methodist Chapels designed and constructed by him in Runcorn and Widnes.

Although little altered from the outside, it is doubtful that Thomas Hazelhurst would recognise the inside.

In 1974 the layout was changed, dispensing with the old pews and creating a more user friendly entrance porch.

As well as serving the community through weekly worship, baptisms, weddings and funerals, Holy Trinity offers a home to many groups throughout the week.

For further details, visit haltontrinity.org.