The opportunity has arisen to obtain an organ free of charge. It's currently located near to Bolton/Farnworth, just north of the M62 near Manchester, and a really good home for it would be The Yorkshire College of Music & Drama in Headingley, Leeds, which is a charitable trust.

But it needs transporting so I wondered if anyone had a van and would be willing to collect and deliver in return for expenses?

All I know about it at moment is that it's the size of a small piano.


If you are willing to consider helping the College in this way, would you please PM me to discuss - thank you, any offers of help are much appreciated.

Just out of interest Skylark, is it an organ or a harmonium? I put a harmonium into the back of a peugeot 205 once with the seats flat.

Yes, I was going to ask about the organ actually. It is an actual organ, not a Hammond or anything of that ilk is it? I play 'proper' (ooo that may get a few people going ) organ, with a full pedal board (i.e. 25 - 32 pedals)

It's quite funny actually, it was me that requested the organ, and, I happen to live about 10 minute drive from Farnsworth (I'm from Bury). I will ask my Dad (It's his 60th Birthday today - Happy Birthday Dad !!!!!) if at some point we can use his work van. He will have to ask his boss, but we have used it in the past.

He's on a holiday at the moment till Friday, so I will ask him then Skylark, unless you get an offer before hand.

Keet
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Hello Neighbour!

I saw the organ on Freecycle (it's not been taken as far as I know) it's in Little Houlton as a matter of fact. The only info about is what skylark mentioned and that it has pedals. You could PM me with questions to ask about it if you like. I'm happy to contact the bidder but don't know what to ask!