Keighley men still have time to sign up for a major conference next week that aims to tackle racism.

Men and boys from across the whole town will be discussing issues vital to the future of Keighley during Monday's get-together.

The early evening meeting is being organised by campaign group Keighley Powerful Whispers at the Sangat Community Centre.

Dozens of people, both individuals and representatives from local groups, are expected at the 6.30pm conference.

Khadim Hussain, manager of the Marlborough Street centre, says males of any age are welcome to go along either to talk or simply listen.

Mr Hussain says the aim is to unite the wider community and change people's perceptions of each other.

He says: "The aim is to get people from different backgrounds, different communities and ethnic origins -- people from grass-roots level."

Mr Hussain hopes men will be able to celebrate the positive aspects of multi-racial Keighley, while trying to solve the problems.

The Powerful Whispers group held a similar anti-racism conference last year for women and girls.

Women from varied cultural backgrounds met to promote peace in Keighley and share understanding and respect for different faiths.