Christians from most of Kendal's churches gathered at the 'Birdcage' in the centre of Kendal to sing carols in the run-up to Christmas.
In front of them was an unmanned collecting bucket beside a lone sleeping bag. Generous passers-by donated £261 to support the work of Manna House in helping homeless people in the community.
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