Oakham's firefighters will have their buckets and sponges at the ready from 10am today for a charity car wash.

The event, at the town's South Street fire station, is part of the National Car Wash League and runs until 4pm.

There will also be a fundraising raffle and cake stall.

All monies raised will go to The Fire Fighters Charity which 'rescues the rescuers', supporting the fire and rescue community through a range of services including nursing, recuperation, rehabilitation and health and wellbeing services.

The National Car Wash League is the charity's largest national fundraising event of the year.