Cornish surf life-saving club wins King's Award
A Cornish surf life-saving club has been presented with the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
On Thursday, Holywell Bay Surf Life-Saving Club was paid a special visit by Lord Lieutenant Sir Edward Bolitho, the King's representative in Cornwall.
Members were given the highest accolade a voluntary service can receive, for the club's impact on young people, with more than 8,000 hours of time volunteered every year.
During the visit, Sir Edward cut a ribbon to officially open the club's newly renovated headquarters.
Sir Edward revealed the award was only the second time it has been given to a surf life-saving club.
The club's chair and secretary, Steve and Becca Peck, were also invited to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III at a garden party in May.
Speaking after the opening ceremony, Mr Peck said the renovation had been made possible through "generous donations of both time and money".
He said: "Over the spring, an essential new roof has been fitted to the club house, along with other improvements, including solar panels and better storage for kit and life-saving equipment.
"The club house will now be watertight for many years to come, so a huge thanks to everyone who has helped along the way."
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