Tides Leisure Centre in Deal on 19th December 2012

Sunshine Ukes played at Tides Leisure Centre in Deal on 19th December 2012. We entertained a group while they had their annual Christmas lunch, after their morning swim.


It was fun, and good to hear the audience joining in with some of the songs.  Thanks to Lynda for organising this one.

Ami Court in Deal on 18th December 2012

Sunshine Ukes played at Ami Court, Dover Road, Deal on Tuesday 18th December 2012.

It was brilliant fun entertaining; and thanks for the hospitality.

Our thanks to Dr Ford for the generous donation, which will be passed on to the organisers of Deal Maritime Folk Festival.  Also thanks to June and Mrs Patel for their donation.

Carlton Lodge in Deal on 14th December 2012

Sunshine Ukes played at Carlton Lodge, Marine Road, Deal on 14th December 2012.

It was great fun entertaining with some Christmas songs and others from our repertoire.

Crabble Mill Acoustic Music Night 30th November 2012

Sunshine Ukes played the Top Spot at Crabble Mill Acoustic Music Night on 30th November 2012.

It was a brilliant evening and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Luckily there was quite a large audience so we didn't out-number them!

Thanks to Carol for asking us to do the top spot; it was great fun.

Fundraising event at St Leonards Church, Deal - 13th October 2012

Sunshine Ukes playing at St Leonards Church, Deal on 13th October 2012.

This evening concert was a fundraising event organised by Lynda Borley.


There were several local musicians performing; and it was great to see and hear Steve O'Kane & Fiona McBain again.

It was a brilliant evening!

The Unicorn, Bekesbourne - 27th August 2012

Sunshine Ukes playing at The Unicorn in Bekesbourne on 27th August 2012.

This was a local festival run by Adrian O, and included many great performances by local musicians.

Astor Beer Festival, Deal - 17th August 2012

This was the debut performance of Sunshine Ukes at the Astor Theatre, Deal on 17th August 2012.

This was part of the Astor Beer Festival.

It was great that we had the t-shirts ready in time.

Busking - a great chance to practise songs

Busking seems to be a great way to practise songs in public.

During July and August 2012 was a good opportunity as we were collecting and raising awareness of the Deal Maritime Folk Festival to be held in September.

What great fun!

Early performances at Friday Folk Club, Deal

Everyone wanted to play their ukuleles more often, so it was decided to start performing at the Folk Club.

This is a few of the group playing at the club.

The start of Sunshine Ukes - 5th February 2012

We started off as a group of people wanting to play some songs on the ukulele.

First get together session was at the Royal Marines Association Club, The Strand, Deal on 5th February 2012.

It was quite evident that we all really wanted to play a lot more often, so we agreed to start performing at the Friday Folk Club in Deal.