Donated Guernsey instruments arrive at Caribbean island

Thirty instruments have been donated

Thirty instruments donated by the Guernsey Music Service have arrived at the Caribbean island of Montserrat.

Sarah Tucker, Governor of Monserrat, has welcomed the musical donation, saying it will make a "big difference" to the island.

Montserrat and the Bailiwick of Guernsey are musically linked through the family of Sir George Martin - the Beatles' producer.

Mrs Tucker hopes the donation is the start of a "positive partnership".

Mrs Tucker said the initiative began after she reached out to other parts of the "British family."

'Positive partnership'

"We reached out and Guernsey came back," she said.

Tim Wright, director of Guernsey Music Service, responded to Mrs Tucker.

The initiative has been supported by both of the islands' governors, a spokesperson for the Government of Montserrat said.

Mrs Tucker said the two islands have similarities, including trying to ensure "there is accessible music for all".

"The enthusiasm and the support they have given us is just absolutely tremendous and so we agreed that we would try and build this partnership", she said.

"We hope this is the start of a really positive partnership."