Four fire stations will host charity car washes at the same time

Four fire stations in Wales and England will each hold a charity car wash on 17 February, running 9.30am–2pm, to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity and 2wish.

Four fire stations — Presteigne and Knighton in Mid and West Wales, and Kington and Kingsland in Hereford and Worcester — will each host a community car wash. The events are being held in support of The Fire Fighters Charity and 2wish. Presteigne's car wash is being held in memory of Elsa Layton-Jones and Ivy Oldershaw and will take place at John Beddoes School. Each station plans to run their car wash between 9.30am and 2pm. Event details: - Locations named are Presteigne and Knighton (Mid and West Wales) and Kington and Kingsland (Hereford and Worcester). - Each car wash is scheduled to run from 9.30am until 2pm and will include activities such as a raffle, teas and coffee, and a stocks activity noted for Presteigne. - The fundraising supports The Fire Fighters Charity, which provides lifelong wellbeing support for serving and retired Firefighters and their families, and 2wish, which offers bereavement support to those affected by the sudden death of a child or young adult. - Organisers are accepting on-the-day donations and have invited local businesses and residents to sponsor a Firefighter or Fire Cadet; a minimum sponsorship of £20 is noted, which includes a personalised t-shirt provided with personalisation by Stitch. - Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is reported as recruiting for On‑Call Firefighters, with further information available through the service's recruitment channels. Summary: The coordinated car washes aim to raise funds for charities that support firefighters and families affected by sudden bereavement. Undetermined at this time.