The Big Green Week continues in Bridport, with a number of events to take part in.

The nationwide initiative was launched on Saturday at the Millennium Green with the opening gathering of the Great Big Green Week.

The aim is to raise public awareness of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow in November, and to show the strength of public commitment to delegates at the conference.

The Treacle Eater Folk Bank welcomed visitors before Bridport mayor, councillor Ian Bark, read out a proclamation. He said: "COP26 must be a success. We want our town, our county and our country to hear: the road to zero must be embraced and acted upon by everyone.

"We wish to proclaim that for one or two generations to usurp all wealth of the planet, leaving future generations in serious crisis is unconscionable. We wish to show our concern and love for those who come after us, including the living creatures who can't speak for themselves."

You can read the full proclamation here.

Psycadelephant then raised the energy while visitors picnicked on the green.

For a full list of events, visit westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk

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