Save The Eston Wurlitzer

A Film by Sarah Macmillan, NORTHERN LANDSCAPES
The Langbaurgh Theatre Organ Society, Eston, closed down at the end of December 2010. A new group, "Friends of the Eston WurliTzer", has taken over headed by Organist Kevin Grunill.
The new group are holding a Concert during April after which the WurliTzer may be removed and renovated at Kevin's Barnsley workshops. Hopefully it will be re-installed in the new, to be built, Coatham Bowl, Redcar which should be in a couple of years time.

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[christhompsonorganis]

My feelings entirely!!!!

Unfortunately, as a teenager I felt discouraged by many organ societies but was welcomed by the church.

I do enjoy playing the theatre organ but I have the church to thank for this as well.

Personally, I find many UK organ societies to be very cliquey and reluctant to let newcomers into the circle.

Just my twopennys worth! You may agree or disagree of course!

[wurlitzermad]

Just went and Played it last week. Shall be back to help !

[clippedlad]

@christhompsonorganis I totally agree as I have found this to be the case myself, without younger members being allowed to become closely involved, many clubs and societies will just disappear. Not all youngsters are layabouts or troublemakers, Some of us care about preserving these wonderful musical instruments for future generations to enjoy as we do. So give us a chance to show what we can do, you might be very surprised at our talents! Ben, an 18 year old organist.

[Theyoungorganist01]

i wish i could help its just my sort of thing sadly were too far west to get to eston =[

[musicmachinesuk]

It will be a shame if the Wurlitzer goes it will be another one that will have to find a new home. Its good to see Chris Powell is showing his support.

Ben

[jamez123123]

Thanks frank!

been talking to him :D

thanks alot

[christhompsonorganis]

However, I can highly recommend the NETOA at Howden-le-Wear, County Durham and the STOPS group at Greenlaw, Scotland - the welcome I received was first class!!!

[christhompsonorganis]

Tut! Tut!

Organ societies (not all) it seems are okay if your over 60 but if you are under 30 with your own mind you can forget it.

Thank god it's not just me anyway!!!

[jamez123123]

Oh i agreee with you!! lots :]

[christhompsonorganis]

A lot of organ societies are very much out of touch with the under 30s and have got a long way to go in getting the youngsters interested - and that means even if your face doesnt fit!!!

I am one of those people who is not afraid to tell organ societies where I feel they have gone wrong and as a result have no involvement with organ clubs but have made my own way.

The "truth hurts" as they say!