A public meeting takes place in Silsden on Thursday for people to learn more about the Tour de France.

Regional tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire is giving a presentation at Silsden Methodist Church.

Doors will open at 6.30pm and the presentation will begin at 7pm.

Silsden town mayor Chris Atkinson and the chairmen of Addingham and Steeton-with-Eastburn parish councils, Catherine Coates and David Mullen will host it.

“Welcome to Yorkshire had a meeting in Leeds for parish councils but it clashed with other meetings,” said Coun Adrian Naylor, who is a member of a Silsden Tour group and chairs Le Tour Addingham.

“The Silsden event will pick up on the most up to date information and advice related to the Tour.

“It is open to anyone – parish councillors, individuals, groups and businesses.

The Tour Grand Depart passes through parts of the district on July 5 and 6.