So you’ve just joined a samba band, and you love it. Maybe it’s our samba band! We supply all the drums, straps, and sticks you need to get started. But if you do want to invest in your new hobby, Read more…
We hosted our first session last Thursday, 9th September and honestly, we were blown away by the response. Despite the terrible weather, over 40 people joined us. That’s far bigger than we were anticipating – we used almost every instrument Read more…
We’re pleased to announce that we have secured our venue for the foreseeable future! Batida Rio will take place at Fearnhead Cross Youth and Community Centre, Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington WA2 0HD. Sessions will run from 7pm to 9pm, every Thursday. Read more…
In 2019, two experienced samba musicians decided to start a new community drumming group in Warrington. Unfortunately, just six months after this decision and at the tail end of the planning stage, the Coronavirus pandemic hit, and with it, those Read more…
We are super excited to announce that Batida Rio Warrington Samba has been selected as a Community Fund recipient for 2020-2021! This unique opportunity means that Co-Operative members can support us in raising funds over the next 12 months. From Read more…
Just a short one to elaborate on our response to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in. During the lockdown and into the social distancing measures recommended by the World Health Organisation and the NHS, all social clubs and groups, Read more…
We’re pleased to announce the new site is complete, and – so far – all is working as expected. We’ll be populating the site with more content in due course, but for now, please get in touch with us via Read more…