A CHURCH has an unusual gift suggestion for anyone who is stuck for ideas this Christmas.

Between £50 and £100 will buy a replacement stone for the 14th-century tower at St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Southfleet.

The present includes a photo of where the stone will be used on the tower.

A certificate of sponsorship and a photo of the stone in position on the tower will be sent once building work starts next spring.

The church needs to raise £20,500 before the building work can start.

It has already raised £148,000 so far.

Church secretary Jan Becket said: "There are lots of people in the Dartford and Gravesend area who have had connections with the church over the years.

"This is a way they can leave their contributions to the history of the church."

For further information, call the Southfleet Tower Appeal by Residents on 01474 832413 or St Nicholas Church on 01474 832402.