Another Helstonbury festival has rocked its way to a successful conclusion, raising more than £13,000 for charity in the process.

The annual event organised by Paul Turton and his team of helpers saw strong support across all three days, beginning on Friday evening and continuing throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Held as always at the Blue Anchor, a total of £13,375 was raised on the dance floor, which local groups or individuals in the community can apply for a donation from, for any worthy cause.

This year's festival saw no less than five stages running at various times, including the Helston Music Foundation Stage on Friday night featuring the talents of up-and-coming young bands in the area, headlined by Dave Grohl backed band Black Leaves of Envy, with the stage run by Andrew Plenty taking over the reins from Al Rideout.

There was also an acoustic stage on all three days, the cannon stage and a special stage on the second two nights, with acapela performances, run by Sara Tripconey. A silent disco running in the lower beer garden from 11.30pm on Saturday and Sunday finished the weekend off.

Sunday also saw the return of the Helstonbury Sunday Service at 11am, with HMS Seahawk Military Band and Culdrose Military Wives Choir.

Afterwards, the choir joined with another choir, Acapella Sound, for a special impromptu Helstonbury performance of Lean on Me.

Mr Turton said of the weekend: "It was amazing; even more so than last year."

He estimated that between 1,000 and 1,200 people got involved over the three days, adding: "It's the best year we've had yet.

He thanked Hoby Allen and Cabin Fever Audio for managing the sound work over the whole event, as well as all the bar staff at the Blue Anchor, saying: "They work continuously throughout the weekend to keep the machine oiled."

Mr Turton added: "And thank you to everyone for coming and supporting the event and making it such a trouble free weekend, a great atmosphere and raising money for the local community.

"Finally I'd like to thank all the bands and artists for giving up their free time, performing for free."