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Pupils get a taste of samba

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Vicky Angear

Published: 7:00 AM June 15, 2014
Updated: 8:56 PM October 27, 2020
Pupils Lilly, George, Evie, and James learning Samba drumming.

Pupils Lilly, George, Evie, and James learning Samba drumming. - Credit: Archant

THE sound of drums filled Backwell Junior School as children enjoyed a workshop with the Bristol Samba! band.

Pupils learning Samba dance.

Pupils learning Samba dance. - Credit: Archant

The sessions were paid for with the money raised from Backwell Festival, where the samba band will be playing in July.

n Pictured right: Drumming up a beat are Lilly, George, Evie and James.

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