BRIGG SURVIVOR OF NOTE FROM VICTORIAN ERA NEEDS COSTLY REPAIR

A Brigg survivor from the Victorian era, which has been in constant use for more than 150 years, now needs repair.
Several appeals for grants to fund work on the organ at St John's Church have been made, with Brigg Town Council among those approached for assistance.
The instrument was made in 1868 and its 'pedal department' was added in 1938.
That's what's is now causing problems, having deteriorated to such an extent that some notes are slow to sound or do not sound at all.
The intention is to convert the 'pedal department' from pneumatic to electro-pneumatic.
This church organ is regarded as one of the very best in the area.
But Brigg's parish church does not have the means to undertake the repairs required.
The Town Council considered the grant application during its June meeting, held recently.
Coun Rob Waltham suggested the council should set aside £1,000 to be awarded if the church was able to raise the remainder of the money required.
The organ's use extends beyond accompanying hymns during services; it can be used for various other events held in the church. It could also be used to give tuition and as part of the Music & Drama Festival.
The council's suggested contribution is thought to be approximately one-fifth of the likely repair cost.