The organ is rare, made by the Compton Organ Company. Unaltered since being fitted in 1936 it was showing its age and in need of some tender loving care!

Two fantastic engineers, Mark and Jackie, from South Coast Organs, based on the Isle of Wight, spent a full two days of their time lavishing much needed care and attention on cleaning and repairs.

Parts of the organ had been attacked by moths leading to a deterioration in the sound – but the hard work undertaken by Mark and Jackie has remedied the damage and it now sounds wonderful!

All this work was not without cost, (approximately £1600), but it is hoped that this new improved instrument can now be used for concerts of all types of music, to help the ongoing Standing the Test of Time appeal to raise money for repairs to the West Dean church tower. Plans for the works on the church tower are currently with the architect and will shortly go out to tender.

Please keep an eye out for details of upcoming concerts later in the year.

Sarah John

Churchwarden