We reported yesterday how Horace Prescott will marry Dawn Barrett at Kettering Register Office on Saturday just weeks after being told he has terminal cancer and only has months to live.

Mr Prescott, 64, of Luton, and Miss Barrett, 59, of Wellingborough, couldn't afford a wedding car or a reception – but following the appeal for help, they now have a vintage Rolls Royce for the day and a free reception for their 60 guests.

Martyn Warsop, of Polwell Lane, Barton Seagrave, has offered the use of his 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow as the wedding car.

And the Holiday Inn, Corby, is laying on a free reception and a three-course meal, with other companies pledging support to supply items including food, balloons and favours.

Miss Barrett said she wanted to thank the people who have helped "from the bottom of my heart".

She added: "People are just so warm and it has given us such an lift. It is a lovely thing and they are all so kind. There are no words to express how kind they are being.

"A lot of kindness is going out of the world and it is great to see that there are people out there who are willing to help us."

The couple have been together 10 years and first met as teenagers while growing up in London.

Mr Prescott had cancer in his bowel and bladder three years ago and it has now returned in his stomach and kidneys.

Mr Warsop said: "My theory in life is that you should share your toys and if you don't it's not setting a good example.

"Lots of people have done things for me over the years and I feel like I have got to put back into the pot for other people."

Paul Noble, general manager at Corby Holiday Inn, said: "When a member of my team brought to my attention to the predicament of Horace and Dawn I felt compelled, as did the team, to help.

"Their touching story tugged on the heartstrings of all here and I don't think anyone with a heart couldn't relate to their plight. I know the team will do everything to make this one of the happiest days of their lives."