KENDAL will be a sea of red, white and blue flowers this summer as the town marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

The framework for this year's Kendal in Bloom competition has been agreed by the town council with the focus being on peace.

Councillors felt the competition should comprise of three categories - schools and young people, community and allotments.

It has also been suggested that town councillors be asked to nominate a person or group from their ward to receive special acknowledgement for their horticultural or environmental contribution.

Businesses along Highgate are also going to be encouraged to take part in an initiative that enables them to buy a flag from countries around the world and to have them displayed all summer.