Santa Causes Distress Among Children, A Large Organ Produces Sound, and Introducing Saltwater to Gloucestershire
In Greenwich, the organ located in the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul at the Old Royal Naval College has been brought back to life after a three-year silence. The restoration, carried out by Mander Organ Builders, has breathed new life into the historical instrument, which has been graced by the likes of Sir Elton John and other notable organists and pianists.
Meanwhile, in Winchester, Hampshire, visitors to the Great Hall were left disappointed with the seasonal Santa's Grotto event. Customers expressed dissatisfaction with the change in the Santa Claus portrayal and experience compared to previous years. The organizers, Hampshire Cultural Trust, have acknowledged the concerns and offered full refunds to those who booked tickets assuming the experience would be the same as in the past.
Elsewhere, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is planning to breach the sea wall on the low-lying Awre peninsula to allow salt water from the estuary to re-establish the saltmarsh habitat. This ambitious project is made possible thanks to a £21 million donation from Aviva.
In other news, the UNESCO world heritage site is currently hosting British artist Luke Jerram's Mars sculpture in the Painted Hall. The interior of the Chapel at the Old Royal Naval College, with its richly decorated ceiling and distinctive altarpiece by Benjamin West, provides a fitting backdrop for this celestial artwork.
Finally, it's important to note that the organ at the Old Royal Naval College was built by Samuel Green in 1779 and is thought to be the largest of Green's works still in situ. The organist who oversaw its restoration was Ian Tracey.
As always, stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories.
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