HOLSWORTHY’S firefighters rolled up their sleeves on Saturday to take part in a car wash, raising funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

They were washing cars at the town’s Waitrose supermarket car park on Saturday, September 10, in return for a donation to the charity, which provides services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

The town’s police took their van along for a wash, and the neighbourhood police team expressed thanks to the fire crew.

Holsworthy joined other crews across the county in holding a car wash.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real boost to The Fire Fighters Charity. As well as being a fun and popular event for the charity, the national car wash also gives our firefighters the opportunity to share important safety messages with members of their local community.

“Your valued donations will go towards helping thousands of men, women and children from the fire and rescue community during their times of need.”