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Hi Folks.

Just a little note to let you know our illustrious Publications Editor Dave Smith had a fall, broke three ribs and a punctured lung - "not good when your bellows are damaged" he added - and is currently in Truro Hospital! So the next edition of the Keyframe may be delayed, but he says he ...

Preliminary Information

2026 AGM & Organ Festival

To be held at:

Statfold Barn Railway
Ashby Road
Tamworth,
Staffordshire
B79 0BU

11th & 12th April 2026

Many visiting organs already scheduled to attend.
All welcome.
Free entry to FOPS Members.

The venue is the new home of the National ...

Yes, I know, but organ and fairground operators have to be aware of 'little fingers' It could have been a lot worse, but fortunately the lady who reported it was highlighting the problem of 'little fingers' being able to come in contact with the bulb!

Hi Folks.

We received a report from a member of the public about an incident at a rally.

Apparently their son was able to come in contact with the lights at the front of the organ and burn his hand.

The lady who reported it wasn't making a formal complaint and was, apparently, able to contact ...

Hi Folks.

If you have already registered on the online members system and you wish to update your details, please do not create a duplicate account by re-registering, contact me with your new details and I will update your existing account.

I will be adding an edit facility at some point so you ...

Hi Folks.

The FOPS membership year runs from the 1st October to the 30th September.

Membership Rates:
UK Ordinary Single £21
UK Ordinary Joint £23
UK Senior Single £17
UK Senior Joint £18
UK Junior (single only) £10
Overseas Single £30
Overseas Joint £33

"UK Junior" is a member up to the age of ...

FOR SALE 1912 72 KEY MARENGHI STREET ORGAN

(Contact details updated).

BUILT IN 1912 BELEIVED TO BE THE ONLY 72 KEY MARENGHI LEFT IN EXISTANCE,

APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS MUSIC WITH A MIXTURE OF WELL KNOWN AND EUROPEAN TUNES

PRESENTED IN AN M.O.T EXEMPT 1990 LEYLAND DAF 7.5 TON LORRY

SPENT ITS ...

Hi Folks.

I have added a message board to the FOPS website.

I have no intentions of resurrecting a "discussion forum" as organ enthusiasts prefer Facebook, or equivalent, for their discussions.

However, there are occasions where I need to place an advert or post some news or information and ...

Originally posted on 23 September 2011..

Hi Folks!

The FOPS Membership year begins on the 1st October and expires on the 30th September.

FOPS provide members with the ability to renew their membership by PayPal.

To use the facility, a new Members area of the FOPS website has been added and ...

Latest update 27th September 2025

Hi Folks.

LATEST: The website has now been updated and should be ready for the membership new year on the 1st October.

I tested the payment process and everything went through as it should, including displaying a payment receipt which hasn't been seen for a ...