CARS in Tenbury have been given a sparkle and a shine.

Fire fighters got out the water, hoses, sponges and other cleaning gear to raise money for a good cause.

They were at Palmers Meadow in the town centre to give cars a wash and brush up in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.

Plenty of drivers gave themselves the chance to save a job and when the cash was counted it was found that nearly £340 had been made for the charity.

Fire fighters from Tenbury hold various events throughout the year and on Saturday, September 5 they will stage the annual open day and barbecue at the station in Burford.

Tenbury Fire Station is manned by ‘retained fire fighters’ who combine other work with their job with the fire service.

The station used to have two engines but lost one of them despite an extended fight as a result of cuts made by the Hereford and Worcester Fire Service.