GRANT FOR SAMBA BAND

GRANT FOR SAMBA BAND

Samba music is set to fill the air in Wellington thanks to a generous grant from the town council.
Skintight Samba Band, based in Wellington, has won a £500 award from the town council to buy musical instruments for the group.
With the money it has received, the newly-formed band is aiming to perform at community events and also run workshops where members of the public can try their hand at samba music.
With the financial help it has received, including a grant from the Somerset Community Chest, the group is hoping to buy new musical equipment such as snare belts, tambourine beaters, Ganza shakers, and Surdo mallets.
Wellington town council chairman Dave Mitton said the council was pleased to support newly established organisations as well as older groups in the town.
He said: “Wellington Town Council thinks it is important to support the arts in Wellington particularly where we feel groups involved in the arts are going to contribute to local society.
“We are hoping Skintight Samba Band will be holding Samba workshops in schools in the town in the future.
“Skintight Samba band is banging the drum for musical diversity.”
Band fundraiser Cher Kenyon said they were thrilled to receive the money which enabled the group to develop.
She said: “The samba band is being aimed at community groups that want a musical contribution to their local events, or members of the public who want to participate in music-making as we will work with all ages and abilities.
“We already have future bookings, and have been asked to perform at a range of charity and community activities.
“We rehearse weekly at Courtfields School in Wellington and most band members live in or around the town and we welcome any new members.”
Contact Skintight Samba Band on 01884 840240 or email skintightsamba@aol.com
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Pic cap 1 – (from left to right) Wellington town council chairman Dave Mitton tries his hand at Samba music with band treasurer Judith Smith and fundraiser Cher Kenyon.
Pic cap 2 - Wellington town council chairman Dave Mitton presents a £500 grant to members of the Skintight Samba Band.