A weekend of events is being held in a North Yorkshire village to mark the 150th anniversary of a church organ.

The "Tunes & Blooms" weekend will run from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30 at All Saints in Kirby Hill, near Boroughbridge.

The historic church organ was installed in 1873, shortly after the 1,000-year old church was substantially restored and extended by architect George Gilbert Scott in 1870.

The renowned London firm of William Hill and Son were engaged for the job.

Church organist Peter Crawford said: “Except for the addition of an electric blower in 1949, the organ is exactly as it was when first installed. It is a rare example of a late Victorian instrument, virtually unchanged since it was built and still in good working order. As such, it is of great historical importance. It is a privilege to play it every week.”

The "Tunes & Blooms" celebration will see the historic church decorated with floral displays, and will start with drinks and nibbles in the church on Friday evening at 7pm.

The church will be open between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and there will be short organ recitals throughout each day. On Saturday evening at 7.30pm there is a concert featuring the organ and choir. On Sunday at 6.30pm the weekend will conclude with a special Songs of Praise service.

Organisers say everyone is welcome to come to any or all of these free events.

Full details are available on the church website, www.allsaintskirbyhill.org.