INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is being celebrated in Keighley.

An event is planned at the town’s civic centre, in North Street, on Saturday, March 9, from 1pm to 4pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Attractions will include speakers, stalls and food.

The multi-agency event is being sponsored by Keighley Town Council and Bradford Council.

A spokesman said: “It will provide a platform enabling women and girls to make a positive contribution, have a greater voice and influence what happens in Keighley.

“The event will feature the usual celebratory activities, all themed around everyone having a part to play in building a gender-balanced world.”

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter.