A GROUP of Finnish students has been given a tour of Kendal’s treasures as part of a month-long stay in the town.

The group were being taught English at The Shakespeare Centre and taken to local businesses and beauty spots by teacher Jerry Wood.

They were given a presentation on Kendal’s history and a chance to see some of its historical artefacts at the Mayor’s Parlour with Mayor Sylvia Emmott, centre, and Trevor Hughes, of Kendal Civic Society