Not a pipe dream

St John’s musical tradition is equalled by few parishes in the country.  Music attracts many people to our church. Without it St John’s would not be the same.

Our old organ which was built in 1906 by Garrard and extensively rebuilt on a budget basis in 1969 suffered terminal failure early in 2011, forcing our hand to seek a replacement. The installation of the new  Nicholson’s organ started in August 2011 and is now complete.

We are committed to the tough task of raising the balance of the £400,000 needed for this new organ that will live up to the rich heritage of musical excellence.  This sum should provide us with a quality instrument which will last into the 22nd century.


The way forward

A number of schemes are in place to help raise this money, including:

Fund-raising events
Membership subscriptions
Organ pipe sponsorship
Approaching grant making bodies
Approaching individuals for interest free loans or gifts
Organ percentage Club

Replacing the Organ

Music at St John’s  Registered Charity Number 1119580  Music at St John’s Limited Company Number 05831738

Target £400,000

£50,000

£100,000

£150,000

£200,000

£250,000

£300,000

£350,000

Current Total