The aim of the Farnham U3A Organ Group is to visit, see and hear organs and to consider the history of the organ, now over 2000 years, and the music composed for it; probably more than for any other single instrument.

We visit some very interesting buildings, mainly churches and cathedrals but including secular places too. In the past we have visited organs of all sizes, from those in tiny village churches to the cathedral cities of Chichester, Guildford, Winchester and Portsmouth. The Rieger Organ at Christ Church Cathedral Oxford and the magnificant organ at St Paul’s Cathedral built in 1673 by Bernard Schmidt (Father Smith) with its case designed by Sir Christopher Wren and carvings executed by Grinling Gibbons.There is no need to play the organ in order to appreciate the music. Most members do not play at all but, if you wish to have a short play, it can be usually arranged.

Our members with cars are always willing to give a lift to those without transport.

For further information contact:
Group Secretary: Jean Thorpe - 01252-331613
Group Leader: John Mansfield - 01252 723548