Ledbury's newly restored organ will be heard again this July, for the first time in almost two years, following an almost completed £180,000 restoration appeal.

The Rector of Ledbury, the Rev. Dr Colin Beevers said: "Very many people and trusts have contributed most generously toward the cost of the restoration.

"It is a very exciting prospect to think that with the culmination of several years careful thought and planning, together with the superb work being carried out by Daniel's craftsmen, the organ will shortly be heard again in all its glory."

Dr Roy Massey, the organist of Hereford Cathedral will give the inaugural recital on the newly restored organ, at 7.30pm on Saturday, July 15.

Before then, the Bishop of Hereford will dedicate the organ, at 6.30pm on July 2.

There will be a double celebration for St Michael and All Angels Church on that evening, because the Ledbury curate, the Rev. Claire Lording is to be ordained as a priest by the Bishop.