BANNERS displaying messages of "solidarity, compassion and love" are being dropped from bridges in the city centre.

Three large signs, emblazoned with the words 'Build Bridges not Walls', will hang from Sabrina Bridge and Worcester Bridge to coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the USA today (Friday).

The action is part of the #bridgesnotwalls campaign, which will see banners dropped at bridges around the country in a bid to stand against "politics of hate".

Sheena Mackenzie, from near Wylds Lane in Worcester, prepared a colourful banner with her friends and children which is now hanging at Sabrina Footbridge.

The 39-year-old said: "After Jo Cox was murdered I promised myself I would be more active in standing up and saying what is most important to me.

"I love the Bridges not Walls message as it is so hopeful. Bridges are about connection and Sabrina footbridge already has a lot of love locks on it so it seemed appropriate.

"I am concerned about climate change denial and how Trump seems to make it acceptable to denigrate and threaten women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ community.

"As a society we can come together to reject this message."

Jake Eldridge, from Fladbury near Evesham, will travel to Worcester to display his sign on the city's main road bridge at 1pm - the same time as Worcester Green Party will drop its banner.

He said: "The significance of doing it tomorrow is it is Trump's inauguration. He has got into power promising to divide people, promising to divide communities.

"The campaign is a gesture of solidarity amongst ourselves, America and people in front line communities like refuges.

"It is a general message of solidarity, compassion and love."

Marjory Bisset, chair of the Worcester Green Party, said: "Trump’s election was a shock to people across the world, including here in Worcester.

"In the past year we have seen hate crime rising and communities divided as the far right has grown. Worcester Green Party will always take a stand for compassion and equality."

Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the party, said: "The Green Party will always fight the politics of hate, which is why we’re really proud to be part of Bridges Not Walls.

"For millions around the world, the election of Trump was a moment of true despair.

"And here in the UK, we’ve seen similar forces of division unleashed by a horrific, hateful EU referendum campaign.

"That’s why we’re joining people across the UK to mark the beginning of Trump’s presidency with both resistance and optimism.

"We’re determined to make 2017 a year of hope – of building bridges instead of walls."

For more information about the campaign visit bridgesnotwalls.uk