LEFTOVER camping equipment has been salvaged for those in need following this year’s sold-out Kendal Calling.

The popular event, held at Lowther Deer Park, saw a 40,000-strong crowd enjoying performances by renowned artists including Paul Heaton with special guest Rianne Downey, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Streets, and Paolo Nutini.

When the crowds left, charity volunteers from across Cumbria moved in to gather left-behind tents and sleeping bags.

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Among them were Carlisle Key, Manna House, Windemere Foodbank, and Carlisle's Refugee Action Group (CRAG).

In a year-on-year effort, CRAG had a successful day, managing to collect 53 tents and 25 sleeping bags.

These much-needed items will be sent to refugees in Northern France via the charity Care4Calais.

Volunteers catch the sun during tent salvageVolunteers catch the sun during tent salvage (Image: JCartwright)

The remaining collections will provide help to Cumbria's homeless population.

James Cartwright, chair of Carlisle Refugee Action Group, praised the festival's efforts towards waste management.

"It's a really clean festival overall. Credit to the team at betternotstop who again have done a fantastic job encouraging nearly everyone to take their gear home with them.

"We're glad to see a festival minimising waste, but we're happy to make use of what's left behind. 

A van-load of goods will go to the charity Care4CalaisA van-load of goods will go to the charity Care4Calais (Image: JCartwright)

“Festival salvage is still the bulk of tents that get to Calais, there are festivals that you get a bigger haul than Kendal Calling to go across the Channel but, it’s just to be a part of that effort," he said. 

A "van full" of tents and sleeping bags will be on their way to the Channel shortly.

After another successful year, the festival will return next year to celebrate its 20th birthday in Lowther Deer Park.

Remaining true to their mission for affordability, the organisers have frozen ticket prices to fall in line with this year's pricing.