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The trust is currently working on a new project, to install the former Astoria, Purley Compton in its own premises. The premises will be the UK's first dedicated Theatre Organ Heritage & Restoration Centre. Based on the outskirts of Barnsley, only a mile or so from the M1, the venture will provide an auditorium, containing the Compton, together with displays and items related to the history of the Cinema Organ in the UK. The centre will be unique, in providing dedicated workshop facilities for Cinema Organ restoration, which will be made available to other groups or individuals. The "Astoria Project" has been kindly supported by many individuals, since being given the Compton last year by the Sheffield Theatre Organ Society, who had to vacate the City School, Sheffield, which had been their base for the past 40 years. At the end of 2010, the Penistone Cinema Organ Trust were successful in being granted substantial funding from South Yorkshire Community Foundation. The grant of £5,000 has been awarded to provide the restoration centre with workshop tools and equipment, which will be used in connection with Cinema Organ restoration. 9th January 2011

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