THE appeal for a new organ in Malvern Priory has received a boost with a £5,000 donation from the Hawthorne Trust.

The trust supports a wide range of charities and helps pay for the the preservation of ancient buildings. It means that Malvern Priory Organ Appeal has now raised £255,000 towards its £400,000 target.

Appeal spokesman Brig Mike Selby said: "We're extremely grateful to Mrs Alexandra Berington, from Little Malvern Court, and the other directors of the Hawthorne Trust for supporting our appeal."

The appeal's next fundraising event will be a concert by Malvern College at the Priory on Saturday, March 2, at 7.30pm.