The Brighouse & Rastrick Band is to receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2023.

Congratulations have already been received from around the banding world after it was revealed that His Majesty The King approved the KAVS National Assessment Committee's recommendation and added that the Award represented 'a tremendous achievement, and that every connected with them should feel immensely proud'.

Fiercely proud

Speaking about the news, Band President, Stephen Howes said: "This Award is for all the players, officials and volunteers that have played a part in the band's history and traditions since its formation in 1881.

We remain as a public subscription band fiercely proud of our independence. This Award epitomises what Brighouse & Rastrick Band stands for and we are truly honoured to be recognised in this way."

This Award is for all the players, officials and volunteers that have played a part in the band's history and traditions since its formation in 1881Band President, Stephen Howes

Tremendous achievement

He added: "All members of the team work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that we continue to achieve musical excellence and provide first class entertainment, all whilst ensuring the day-to-day management of our organisation runs smoothly. That is a tremendous achievement."

Excellence

The Kings Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2023 is a formal recognition for volunteers rather and has the equivalent status of an MBE for an organisation.

It is given to groups that have given outstanding service to their community, making a huge contribution through volunteer excellence and standards.