CLIMATE campaigners are inviting local people join them for a picnic and demonstration on Church Green in Keighley.

Keighley Extinction Rebellion group said it would hold an “informal and peaceful witness” on Saturday from noon.

Spokesman Chris Hardy said: “As well as a picnic, people are invited to bring banner with a statement relating to climate crisis.

“Keighley Extension Rebellion group may be in its infancy but climate chaos is not. We must – and most importantly can – do something to should slow it.

“The world must act swiftly and robustly to keep global warming under 1.5° C and try to avoid utterly catastrophic impacts in life on earth.”

Keighley Extinction Rebellion group said it hopes people will go along to share thoughts and feelings about the issue, and put forward ideas for a positive future."

There will be more information about Extinction Rebellion, and how people can join the campaign.