> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Adair [mailto:andrew.timothy.adair@...]
> Sent: March 19, 2006 20:14
> To: andrew.timothy.adair@...
> Subject: Fwd: FW: Petition
>
> Hello all,
>
> Please read the message below.
>
> ATA
>
>
>
> >The website for more information is www.pipes4organs.org
> >
> >Dear all,
> >
> >
> >Please do take the time to read this notice and sign the petition.
> >
> >
> >I have just heard about a new EU Directive which will limit
> the dumping
> >of electronic circuit boards etc into landfill sites which seems
> >perfectly reasonable. However there is a real threat to pipe
> organs if
> >they contain any form of electrical power, which most do to
> provide the
> >air to make the pipes sound. The problem arises because of
> the use of
> >lead in the manufacture of organ pipes. The use of lead is very
> >necessary and contributes to the unique sound of the pipe
> organ. Organ
> >pipes present no threat to the environment as their life span is
> >measured in centuries AND they are always recycled.
> >
> >If nothing is done then it will become illegal to build organs in
> >Europe on 1st July! Can you imagine our great Cathedrals
> without organs
> >let alone the quaint village church or huge concert halls!
> >
> >I urge the DTI and
> >the EU Commission to modify the drafting of the Directive
> Regulations
> >to prevent this unintended anomaly
> >
> >
> >Please do take time to add your name to the petition....this
> is a very
> >real threat and it would be quite loony to let it happen. Please
> >forward it to anyone you know who might be able to help
> >too.....especially if they be members of large organizations
> such as Universities etc!
> >
> >
> >Thanks for your support
>
>