Sunshine Ukes: December 2012

Thursday 20 December 2012

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.

Saturday 1 December 2012

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.

About Us

The finest ukulele band in all of Deal, the Sunshine Ukes, first took shape on a snowy day in February 2012, with just 4 persons, 4 ukes and only a mild understanding of how to play the C chord. It wasn't long before other local players came along to learn and play various songs and tunes and we were delighted to have had 3 chords mastered!

As we grew in size and ambition, the Sunshine Ukes quickly became a performing band with a broad and varied repertoire and a steely determination to avoid the E chord. Now with a 13-strong line-up and some dazzling waistcoats, we can be seen out and about at folk clubs, charity and community events, local festivals, busks and any gigs that scream out for the mighty ukulele.

We run a weekly session in a local community centre for all levels of experience and beginners are always welcome. We regularly get 20+ participants at these sessions which are structured to cater for all levels of experience. There is a bar and it is, of course, frequented.