Organ matters - Organs matter!

Borsetshire Diocesan Organ Adviser - he say no!

Fundraising to commence, I recon it could be restored in memory of yet to be late Jack Wooley

Brilliant, I love it ;D

Dear all

Are you aware on BBC Radio 4's "The Archers" discussions are being held over the future of the organ in St. Stephens. It appears to have woodworm and requires significant attention to the sum of £30k; be interesting how the story develops. I assume this fictional instrument is probably two manual, Victorian pipe rack in pitch pine. Spec rather like this

Pedal   Key action   Stop action   Compass-low CCC  Compass-high c  Keys
               1   Bourdon      
Great   Key action   Stop action   Compass-low C  Compass-high f3  Keys 54
               2   Open Diapason      
               3   Gedact Bass      
               4   Claribel      
               5   Dulciana      
               6   Principal      
               7   Full Mixture      
Swell   Key action   Stop action   Compass-low C  Compass-high f3  Keys 54 Enclosed
               8   Double Diapason      
               9   Open Diapason      
               10   Stop'd Diapason      
               11   Principal      
               12   Cornopean

Anyway there you go - dum di dum di dum di dum......

Jontytrain

Dear All

I am raising awareness of our 1794 William Allen chamber organ for which I putting together a Heritage Lottery Fund Bid for £50k. The instrument has lost several of the more exciting stops it should have over the years and we aim to put these back as well as a full overhaul of the soundboards etc.
The historically sensitive restoration has the backing of Jennifer Bate who came and played the organ on 31st July, once the work is undertaken she has expressed an interest in performing a reopening concert. Details will be given when known.
Please show your support in anyway you can.

With best Wishes

Jonathan Edwardes
Churchwarden
St Peters Pilning
South Gloucestershire

Dear all

Further to my post above we now have a "Sponsor a pipe" scheme in operation, with very modest amounts for sponsorship being sought. it is also a way of getting wider audience for the instrument. Prices start at a pocket money friendly £2.50 up to £70 (or more if you wish). In the first instance please email me at churchwardenpilning@gmail.com for more details

Every good wish

Jonathan

Update

To date we have managed to raise just under £4000 but there is still time to give

Thanks

Jonathan

Further update

Please see the attached link to Tim Knight music, he has kindly written a suite for the organ, with inspiration from the likes of Stanley and Woland, it can be played on larger instruments of course with or without pedals. Each copy sold raises money for the appeal and also raises awareness of this little undiscovered gem. http://www.timknightmusic.com/

Jonathan

Dear All

This is indeed depressing stuff so I thought you may like to know that the Bevington in Quarry Bank Congregational (between Cradley Heath and Merry Hill) despite having the blower motor pack up and being silent for about a year and under the threat of removal is now back up and running again and loved.
I do have to say that I let my feelings be known on it's behalf.

Cheers

Jonty Train