I joined a samba band earlier this year - its a community band for all ages, our youngest member is 7, our oldest is 71. When I joined they saw my, ahem, portly size and said we've got just the drum for you! So I now bang the biggest drum and keep the rythym going. Its great fun but I especially enjoy the outdoor events. Most of them are during the summer - for carnivals and fairs. But tomorrow we are performing at the Bewdley Lights Festival when the Christmas lights are officially switched on. We'll be playing from 2pm - 4pm then walking with the parade at 5pm.