BUDE Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The national honour, which is equivalent to the MBE, sets the benchmark for excellence in volunteering. The South-West winners were selected from 379 groups nominated by members of the public who have been helped personally or witnessed the benefits of a group's work in their community. SEE the current Bude & Stratton Post for the full story — picture of the Nippers will appear in June 12 edition.