SOMERSET peace groups are joining a mass demonstration in London on Saturday against the war in Iraq on the fifth anniversary of the invasion.

Scores of people from the area are visiting the event in the capital, which has been called by the Stop the War Coalition, The Campaign for Disarmament and the British Muslim Initiative.

Coach pick-ups are being organised at Minehead at 7am, Watchet at 7.20am. Taunton Bus Station at 8am and Bridgwater Services at 8.30am.

Anyone travelling individually should meet the groups in Traflagar Square at 12 noon.

For further details call 01823-663548 or 01823-321304.