Croydon Guardian
South London, England - A steel pan group has been awarded a £15,000 grant to participate in the Lord Mayor's Show.
Endurance Steel Orchestra said they were shocked to discover their application for the grant had been successful.
The group, which is based in the Waterside Centre, South Norwood, encourages young people to participate positively in their local communities by developing their musical talent.
Orchestra director Marlon Hibbert and other members aged between 13 and 21 will be part of a 7,000 strong processions featuring over 150 organisations, to travel the three-and-a-half miles long route on Saturday November 9.
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Big up for Pan ... that's why one must always P.U.S.H. - Pray Until Something Happens i.e. something desirable