Special memories were shared to mark what would have been the 10th birthday of Gravesend youngster Stacey Mowle this week.

Family, friends and supporters took to social media to post their favourite snapshots of the girl who captured many hearts as she battled the rare cancer, relapsed neuroblastoma.

Others, including Birds of a Feather actress Linda Robson, lay single pink roses - Stacey's favourite - at her memorial garden in Windmill Hill.

Linda became a close friend of the family after she lent her support as a celebrity patron to The Stacey Mowle Appeal .

Stacey, of Trafalgar Road, died in March this year after a five-year fight against the disease for which there is no treatment in the UK nor NHS funding.

Her parents Warren and Samantha, and 12-year-old brother Jake, invited people to join them in three days of celebration to mark the big day itself on Monday.

It was obviously an emotional day as the family shared a birthday breakfast at one of Stacey's favourite restaurants, Hot Rod Diner in Northfleet.

Warren, 42, also shared a heart-wrenching post on Facebook in which he spoke of both his anger at not being able to enjoy the usual birthday celebrations such as wrapping presents and blowing out cake candles, but also his lasting love for the family's "little Princess".

He also recalled how Stacey would tell him that at the age of 10 she would be "a big girl" and do "big girl things".

Writing directly to his daughter, Warren said: "I'll never know now what it is that big girls do, but I do know that I can close my eyes and smile with the memories that you gave me of nearly being a big girl."

Warren and Samantha, 34, also marked Stacey's birthday by having matching tattoos inked on their arms of a heart made up of theirs, Stacey's and Jake's names, with the word Love inscribed through it.

The day was rounded off with a meal at another of Stacey's favourite restaurants, Divizia in Queen Street, Gravesend, where they were joined by Stacey's grandparents.

One of those who shared many happy memories of Stacey on Facebook was family friend Jacquii Alexander-Smith, who said the youngster was always in their thoughts and missed everyday.

The 34-year-old's youngest daughter, Hadleigh, was best friends with Stacey and a touching poem she penned was read out at her funeral.

Jacquii said: "We have so many amazing memories of Stacey, most of which involve her getting in to some sort of mischief, whether it was colouring my hair in with permanent marker, cheating at board games or just generally being a little pickle."

One particular special moment the two girls shared was when they adorned themselves in make-up, fairy wings and tutus.

"I'll never forget the sounds of them laughing, singing and playing," said Jacquii, who lives in Springhead Park, Northfleet.

"This memory will stay with us forever. It's also one of Hadleigh's favourite memories and inspired her poem."

The Stacey Mowle Appeal has continued to raise funds to help other children suffering from similar conditions.

A host of activities have been organised and this weekend supporters are being encouraged to take part in Candle4Stace as part of Gravesham's council's Christmas on the Hill festivities.

Pink candles will be lit in the shape of a heart in Stacey's memorial garden off Clarence Place at 2.45pm on Saturday.

For more information go to the W Stacey Mowle Facebook page.