INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed organist Carlo Curley is returning to Bury Parish Church in support of a £300,000 fundraising appeal.

The American, who has achieved worldwide fame by performing concerts before statesmen and royalty, is backing the church's "Step Inside" fundraising campaign to rebuild the organ and create more public space.

The appeal is to be launched officially in March.

Carl is scheduled to perform in at the church on Saturday, February 18, beginning at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £10, are available from Bury Council's tourist information office in the Derby Hall, from the church on Sunday mornings or at the door on the night.