A historic church organ in Salisbury is ready to sound again after the community raised £37,600 for a major restoration project.

The pipe organ at Salisbury Methodist Church has undergone extensive repairs and upgrades designed to keep it in use for at least another 30 years.

According to the Salisbury Journal, hundreds of pipes were deep-cleaned during the work, while the instrument's console and action electrics were upgraded. Two new stops were also installed to complete the organ's third division.

The project was funded through a community fundraising campaign, with the church now preparing to celebrate its completion with a special thanksgiving concert.

Music coordinator Jonathan Robinson told the outlet: "We are very grateful to everyone who contributed to our organ fund.

"This project was about restoring and updating an important piece of our church's heritage and ensuring its music continues to inspire our congregation and the wider Salisbury community for decades to come.

"This concert is a joyful 'thank you' to everyone who helped us reach our goal."

The Reopening and Thanksgiving Concert will be held at Salisbury Methodist Church on 16th September at 7.30pm.

Hugh Morris, director of the Royal School of Church Music, will perform on the newly restored instrument.

Entry will be free, with a retiring collection raising money for the Royal School of Church Music.