The Foden's Band has joined in the celebrations following the news that their Vice President, Ivor Stevenson has been honoured with an MBE in the latest Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Service

Ivor, who is also the Chairperson for the Armagh Old Boys Silver Band received the award for services to music and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Ivor commented to 4BR: "I’m proud to be receiving this award on behalf of the Armagh Old Boys and for all the fine folk who have supported us through the years."

Foden’s connection with Armagh now stretches back over a decade, with them providing 24 visits to assist the Armagh Band in their ongoing development.

This honour is so well deserved for Ivor's relentless hard work and effort he puts in year after yearFoden's Secretary, Andy Rolfe

Well deserved

Secretary Andy Rolfe told 4BR: "This honour is so well deserved for Ivor's relentless hard work and effort he puts in year after year. This is fitting recognition for him and his family and we hope he continues to build the strong relationship between Foden's and Armagh."