News & Events
Organ Recital by Jeffrey Makinson
Saturday, 7th November 2009
This was an enjoyable evening - a super programme of music performed by an accomplished musician. It was great to once again hear the organ played to its full potential.
Organ Recital by Ian Tracey
22nd November 2008
The audience was left with no doubt on Saturday 22nd November that the £80,000 restoration had been worthwhile, when they heard organist, Ian Tracey, master the magnificent instrument. Click here for the full story.
Organ Open Day
17th May 2008
This was the first of our informal open days following the completion of the restoration work on our Hill & Son organ in November 2007. The event was well attended, with visits from both the Mayor of Pendle and Brierfield.
Piping Up!
25th November 2007
The morning service on Sunday 25th November 2007 saw the re-dedication of the organ after 13 months of restoration work.
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New Organ Blower
October 2007
As an added bonus, we have been able to purchase a brand new organ blower due to two generous donations and this has now been installed.
Our previous blower was a reconditioned Rockingham and had been in continuous service since 1930. It had served the organ well and whilst still in working order was now quite noisy and rather agricultural.
Organ STOPS!
8th October 2006
An afternoon of organ music followed by a church service marked the last day before the start of the restoration work.
Open Weekend
22nd/23rd April 2006
‘ A great Success’
That was the conclusion of everyone involved. Not only was it successful from the point of view of the organ project with the number of people who visited including very enthusiastic organists but it was great to see the church open and people coming in.
The Contract is signed
February 2006
David Wood came along to meet the PCC at an open meeting on Monday 20th February. He reminded us of the quality of the instrument, explained some of the work that would take place and assured us that, with the traditional methods that will be used, the instrument will be restored to its original condition. David's enthusiasm clearly shone through and I think everyone felt it will be an exciting project, watching the instrument being taken apart piece by piece and even more interesting watching it being put back together in the right order!!
During this meeting we had the chance to ask questions about practical and financial matters. These questions being satisfactorily answered, everyone was happy for the project to go ahead.
Therefore, the contract with Wood of Huddersfield has been duly signed and the work will begin late September 2006.
BBC Radio 3, 'A Bach Christmas'
18th December 2005
On Sunday 18th December we took part in the BBC Radio 3 ‘A Bach Christmas’. The Royal College of Organists encouraged a nationwide celebration of the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, which we joined in with. Thank you to Kevin for playing this as the organ voluntary at the end of the morning service.
Trafalgar Day Celebrations in Nelson
22nd October 2005
We took the opportunity to take a table and join in with the Trafalgar Day celebrations in Nelson town centre, with a display to promote our organ restoration project. Thanks go to Christine, Beryl, David and Alice and Isobelle and Dorothy who helped man the stall.
Pennies for Pipes
October 2005
At
the end of July we put an organ pipe in church to be filled with pennies. On the 2nd September we managed to get an article in the Nelson Leader and this has prompted many people outside church to pass on their coppers.
Hence you see some parishioners walking to church lopsided, from the coppers in their pockets weighing them down!!
March 2008 - Update!
As of March 2008, the amount raised has reached a staggering £533.
Well done everyone, especially all the young children who continually applied the pressure every Sunday morning on parents, grandparents and other relations for a few coppers to put in the pipe.
Keep the pennies coming!
‘Sponsor a Pipe Appeal’
25th September 2005
The 'Sponsor a Pipe Appeal' was launched on Sunday 25th September ... click here for the full story.
‘Your Heritage Success!’
September 2005
In September we received the wonderful news that we had been successful in securing a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery fund ... click here for the full story.
Our grant application is on it's way
May 2005
After three years of planning our application for a grant for the restoration of the organ has finally been sent off to ‘Your Heritage’ ... Click here to read more.
Organ Awarded a BIOS Certificate
27th September 2003
On the 27th September 2003 the British Institute of Organ Studies awarded our Hill & Son organ a certificate Grade II in recognition of it being a good example of a late instrument by Hill 1888/99. It has also been listed in the Institute's Register of Historic Pipe Organs.
