PEOPLE across the Keighley district who have been the victims of flooding are being urged to share their experiences.

Individuals, businesses and communities are being invited to contribute to the initiative, being staged jointly by the National Flood Forum and Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.

People are encouraged to submit photos, poetry or artwork illustrating the impact flooding has had on their lives.

There may also be an opportunity for contributors to attend a Flood & Coast Conference to recount their experiences.

Tracey Garrett, of the National Flood Forum, says: "We would like to increase understanding between the industry and those who flood, and putting this exhibition of people’s experiences into the conference gives us a chance to do just that."

Terry Fuller, for the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, said: "We want to place communities at the heart of our thinking and discussions.

"Flood & Coast provides a great opportunity to raise the importance of community engagement amongst the flood risk professionals and decision makers. It is important that everyone with an interest in flood and coastal risk feels welcome and able to participate."

For more details and to submit a contribution, go to zealous.co/ciwem2/opportunity/Flood-Coast-2023-Your-flood-experience-story.