Freckleton Band has announced that Mark Rossall has been appointed their new Band President.

Born and bred in the town he followed his grandfather and great-uncle playing in playing for the band. Despite a period playing with other bands, he returned to become a stalwart player and administrator of the bass section and band library.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Mark now follows his father in becoming Band President, a role we thank him for taking on and continuing his long association with us."