Fire service to hold charity car wash at Eastbourne fire station

Friday, 10 April 2026 17:33

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a charity car wash at Eastbourne Fire Station on Saturday, 11 April 2026.

Firefighters and fire cadets will be washing cars for local residents in exchange for a voluntary donation.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Eastbourne Community Fire Station, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LA
Cost: Small voluntary donation

💡 Supported Charities

The funds raised from the mucky motors at this event will be split between two causes:

East Sussex Cadets Units: Supporting local young fire cadets.
The Fire Fighters Charity: Providing physical rehabilitation, psychological support, recuperation, and 24/7 advice lines for serving and retired fire personnel and their families.

Note: All car wash events are subject to change or cancellation at short notice due to operational fire emergencies.

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