A schoolgirl’s winning poppy flowerbed has been unveiled.

Seven-year-old Viktoria Koltoova’s design for the First World War centenary, with the words “lest we forget,” is near the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone.

It is close to where the commemorative marchpast takes place this August 4, which will be attended by Prince Harry.

Viktoria, of Christchurch primary academy in Folkestone, beat 150 other entrants in a schools competition.
Shepway District Council had invited children from 28 of the area’s schools to take part.

Viktoria’s fellow pupils were at the unveiling along with Ann Berry, vice-chairman of the First World War commemoration charity Step Short.

She had chosen the winning entry and presented the youngster with her prize of a sketch pad and drawing set.

Also there was Cllr Malcolm Dearden, Shepway cabinet member for grounds maintenance.
He said: “This display is planted every summer to bring a splash of colour to the Leas.

"It is highly appropriate this year that Vikki’s poppy design has been chosen to coincide with the First World War centenary.”