YATE Fire Station is using some of its excess water in another way this weekend.

There will be a car wash taking place at the station on Saturday, August 18.

The was itself will be undertaken by firefighters between the hours of 10am and 4pm on the day.

Money raised from the event will go towards two charities.

Firefighters Charity looks to help individuals, that are in the service, or have been recently, to deal with any situation they are in.

This could be to help support individuals with psychological or even physical issues.

Brain Tumour Research is the other charity that is being supported by the event.

The wash itself will be undertaken by firefighters between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Saturday.