ST PAUL'S Church in Shipley is asking local people to sponsor individual slates in a urgent campaign to finish its roof repairs.

The goal is to raise £17,000 to pay for slates as part of ongoing repairs.

Grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund helped pay for massive restoration to the main roof, which cost some £480,000 and is still underway.

But now the additional money is needed to mend the chancel, office and vestry roofs, with finishing touches to the tower.

A community open morning takes place tomorrow with the aim of encouraging Shipley residents to join in the fundraising.

Vicar Henriette Howarth said: "St Pauls was built for the community nearly 200 years ago and we want everyone to know that it belongs to them and that they are part of it.

"People can sponsor a Welsh slate and have their name, or a loved one's name written into a special book to record their lasting link with their church."

The open morning from 10am to noon has stalls and activities.