Residents are being encouraged to delve into their family history as part of a festival to celebrate Sheppey's heritage.

Blank blue plaques have been created for Islanders to fill out as part of Promenade, which will take place from Friday, September 9, to Sunday, September 11.

The plaques are based on those which commemorate the link between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked.

It is hoped residents will create their own plaques to celebrate members of their own families, a famous person, an important event or a building which means something to them.

Participants can also use relevant dates and key facts, and the idea is the plaques will be displayed in windows or outside the appropriate location.

Blue plaques have already been put up around Sheerness, which residents can keep an eye out for to get some inspiration.

Promenade has been launched to honour the heritage and architecture of Sheppey and Sheerness in particular.

There are a range of activities organised for the three-day event, including more than 20 talks, exhibitions and performances.

Most events are open to families, who will also be able to take part in a fun object trail around Sheerness.

There are a host of famous names on board, including Monty Python star Michael Palin and historian Dan Cruickshank, who will both be giving talks.

A full programme of events has been drawn up and is available at selected locations in the town.

Promenade is supported by SAVE Britain's Heritage, Swale Council, Sheppey Tourism Alliance, Sheppey Little Theatre, Blue Town Heritage Centre, Encounter, Big Fish Arts and Kent County Council.

Programmes and blue plaques are available from the Blue Town Heritage Centre, the Big Fish Arts shop, Sheerness Library, the Healthy Living Centre and the Times Guardian office.