KEIGHLEY shoppers are being urged to support independent traders.

And people could win up to £500 in vouchers as part of an initiative launched by Keighley Business Improvement District (BID).

Shoppers who collect stamps from three participating businesses next month will be entered in a prize draw.

Over 60 premises, from clothes shops and cafes to pubs and opticians, are taking part.

To celebrate the launch of the contest, a fun day is being staged on Saturday, July 1.

Free family entertainment – including games, music, balloon modelling and face painting – will take place in Cavendish Street all day.

BID manager Paul Howard said: "We are lucky to have so many brilliant independent retailers across the town centre.

"Many shoppers are passionate about supporting small, local business, and we want to reward them for doing just that.

"The great thing about the competition is that the winners can go back and spend their vouchers with their favourite independent business."

Stamp cards will be available at all participating premises from July 1 and entries close at the end of the month.

Shoppers should look out for #keighleyindependents stickers in windows.

Visit discoverkeighley.co.uk or the Discover Keighley Facebook page for more details.