Milford Haven Port drums up support for Samba
Band
Samba Doc, a popular community Samba band, is to expand its
repertoire thanks to financial support from Milford Haven Port
Authority.
The group successfully applied to the Port's Community
Investment Fund in which organisations can receive up to £3,500.
The money will be used to purchase additional instruments and
run a master class workshop.
David Norcross, Chairman of Samba Doc, said "We were delighted
to have been successful in the bid for funding for instruments.
This allows us to continue to play and join in the various
community events around Pembrokeshire throughout the year. The
process for applying was easy and there was very helpful advice.
I would heartily recommend that similar bodies apply".
Samba Doc was formed in 2008 to provide people in Pembrokeshire
with opportunities to learn, participate in and perform
percussion based music. It has since gone from strength to
strength and now has approximately thirty members aged between
11 and 65 who rehearse in Pembroke Dock.
Community and voluntary groups, charities, organisations and
social enterprises can apply to Milford Haven Port Authority's
Community Investment Fund for financial support. Applicants must
demonstrate how they have a connection to the Port and
contribute to sustainability. The closing date for the final
round of allocations this year is 29th October. To apply, visit
