Dorset organist, 88, vows to play on after 70 years at same church
An organist who has played the same church organ for more than 70 years has said he has no plans to stop.
TL;DR
- Keith Watts, 88, has played the reed organ at St Thomas a Becket Church in Lydlinch for over 70 years.
- He started playing at age 15 and has only had a few breaks, including for national service and shoulder operations.
- Watts has no plans to stop playing, stating he will continue as long as he is able.
- He previously shared organ duties due to arthritis and after the other player passed away, he has been permanent for over 20 years.
- The church's reed organ is over a century old and works like a "giant accordion."
- Continuing to play has helped Watts cope with the loss of his wife earlier this year.