Our pipe organ, popular for weddings and funerals, carol services and concerts, plus much more, was last restored in 1982. We're approaching the time when parts such as leatherwork and electrics are getting worn out; we need to do a full clean and rebuild. Phase 1 is to work on one widely-used section called the Swell. This will cost about £30,000, and will enable us to keep the instrument working even if other sections fail. Phase 2 is to clean and rebuild everything else. The cost is significant: about £800,000. Whilst that sounds (and is) a huge amount, it could be covered by one large legacy; or more likely, by a mix of fund-raising and grants. Can you help? Our website, below, enables you to sponsor a pipe (or multiple pipes). Every contribution helps, however small. We're confident that, with your help, we can achieve the first phase in the next year or two, and the second phase in the longer term. Listen to the organ next time you attend a service or concert at which it's played. Imagine what we'd lose without it. And please, be generous if you can afford to. Thank you so much. (fb)

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