Yesterday evening a packed St Andrew’s, Tain was treated to a stunning exhibition of virtuoso organ playing. Jamie Campbell was giving a recital to help raise funds for the St Andrew’s Belfry Tower repair appeal, and what a recital it was. Jamie introduced each set of pieces in his own informative and humorous style and I for one learned a great deal. (the programme can be found in this post)

The audience made up of people from 9 months to over 90 years old, listened spellbound to a varied programme of old favourites and newer pieces, including an improvisation on “Yes Jesus loves me” by Jamie himself composed in the last few days.

There were splendid refreshments at the interval when the kitchen team managed to get everyone fed and watered in a very short time,

Behind every good organist there has to be an attentive and organised page turner, and Molly did an excellent job, ensuring that each score was ready when it was needed and turning the page at the merest nod from Jamie.

To cap it all almost £800 was added to the repair appeal.

An enormous thank you to Jamie and Molly, to everyone who helped to get things ready, keep things running smoothly and clear away afterwards – these things don’t just happen – and to all those who came along and contributed so generously.