Sunshine Ukes play at Carlton Lodge Care Home on 13th December 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Carlton Lodge Care Home on Friday 13th December 2013.

Uke players at Art Larks Exhibition 8th December 2013

Ukulele players entertained at the Art Larks Exhibition on Sunday 8th December 2013.  The Exhibition was held in Northbourne Parish Hall.  A great afternoon of paintings and music.

Thanks to Penny Bearman for organising the event.

Sunshine Ukes played at St Leonards Christmas Fair 7th Dec 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at St Leonards Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December 2013.  It was held in St Leonards Church Hall in Deal from 10am.

It was a great morning of music and songs.

Thanks to Lynda Borley for inviting us to play.

Sunshine Ukes play at fund raiser for Deal Station Community Garden 23rd Nov 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at a fund raising evening at St Andrews Church Hall, Deal on Saturday 23rd November 2013.

The evening was to raise funds for the Deal Station Community Garden.

It was a great evening of music and song.  Special thanks to Deal With It for organising the event.

Sunshine Ukes play at Ceilidh in aid of British Lung Foundation 16th Nov 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at a Ceilidh on Saturday 16th November 2013.  The evening was a fund raising event in aid of the British Lung Foundation and was held in Whitfield Village Hall.

It was a great evening of music and dancing.  Thanks to Deal Hoodeners for playing the dance tunes.

Special thanks to Carole Barratt for inviting us to play.

Sunshine Ukes played at Ami Court, Deal on 12th November 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Ami Court, Deal on Tuesday 12th November 2013.

It was great afternoon.

Sunshine Ukes played at Charlton Athletic Stadium 2nd November 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Charlton Athletic Stadium on Saturday 2nd November 2013.  It was a party to celebrate Freds 80th birthday.

What a great evening.  Special thanks to all the staff at the stadium for their hospitality.

Thanks to Nathan for booking us.

Sunshine Ukes played at St Leonards fundraising event on 19th October 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at a fundraising event held at St Leonards Church on Saturday 19th October 2013.

It was a brilliant evening of music and song with several performers.

Thanks to Lynda Borley for organising the event.

Sunshine Ukes played at Deal With It Insulation and green energy fair on 5th October 2013

Sunshine Ukes joined in with some busking at the second Insulation and green energy fair held by Deal With It group.  It was held in Deal on Saturday 5th October 2013.

The weather was good, and there were some other players performing.

Special thanks to Deal With It group for organising the event.

Sunshine Ukes played at Cider Festival at Crabble Corn Mill on 4th October 2013

Sunshine Ukes played during the Cider Festival held at Crabble Corn Mill on Friday 4th October 2013.

This was the first evening of the festival.

Special thanks to Ade Dawkins for asking us to play and also to all the staff who work so hard to keep Crabble Mill open.

Sunshine Ukes play at Harvest Supper in St Peter & Paul Church in River 28th September 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at the Harvest Supper held in St Peter & Paul Church in River on Saturday 28th September 2013.

What a brilliant evening!

Sunshine Ukes playing at RMA as part of Deal Folk by the Sea Festival 22nd September 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at the RMA on Sunday 22nd September 2013.

This was part of the Deal Folk by the Sea Festival.

It was a fantastic afternoon of brilliant music by various performers.

Saxon Lodge Care Home, Bridge Saturday 17th August 2013

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Saxon Lodge Care Home, Bridge on Saturday 17th August 2013.

It was a brilliant afternoon of music and thanks to everyone who joined in with shaky eggs.  We enjoyed seeing the many dancers, especially the lady who was 100 years old.

Thanks to all the helpers for their hospitality and for making us feel so welcome.

Sunshine Ukes played at Dane Court Manor in Tilmanstone on Sunday 11th August 2013

Sunshine Ukes played some songs at Dane Court Manor in Tilmanstone on Sunday 11th August 2013.

Big Parade Broadstairs Folk Week Saturday 10th August 2013

Sunshine Ukes joined in the Big Parade as part of Broadstairs Folk Week on Saturday 10th August 2013.

It was brilliant to see all the crowds cheering so loudly as we walked along the road playing and singing some songs.

Thanks to Kim Headley and her team of helpers for organising such a brilliant event.

Sunshine Ukes busking in Broadstairs as part of Folk Week - Saturday 10th August 2013

Sunshine Ukes did some busking during Broadstairs Folk Week on Saturday 10th August 2013.

It was a lovely sunny afternoon and the crowds were great.

Deal Speaking Up Group event held at The Astor Theatre, Deal on 4th August 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Deal Speaking Up Group event held at The Astor Theatre in Deal on Sunday 4th August 2013.

It was a brilliant afternoon of entertainment.

Martha Trust benefit evening at Lydden Village Hall 3rd August 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at the Martha Trust benefit evening held at Lydden Village Hall on Saturday 3rd August 2013.

It was a great evening and they raised over £300.

Thanks to Fred who joined in on the Cajon and for our guest on the tamborine.

Special thanks to Lorna & Martin Hunt for organising the event.

Blean's mid-summer and 4th Annual Music Festival 29th June 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Blean's mid-summer Music Festival on Saturday 29th June.  This was the 4th Annual music festival held in aid of Blean's Raise the Roof fund.

The weather was good, and the event was well attended.

Thanks to Carol Sturgeon and her helpers for inviting us to play there.

Sunshine Ukes play at Friends of St Leonards Spring Celebration on 11th May 2013

Sunshine Ukes played some songs during the afternoon of the Friends of St Leonards Spring Celebration event held in St Leonards Church Hall in Deal on Saturday 11th May 2013.

It was great to see so many people enjoying the music and thanks to those who joined in with the shaky eggs.

Special thanks to Lynda and Graham for helping to organise the event.

Sunshine Ukes play at Greenpeace Eco-Fair in Canterbury on 11th May 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at the Greenpeace Eco-Fair event held in Canterbury town centre on Saturday 11th May 2013.



We had a great time, and thanks to Ray Fielder for helping to organise the event.

Soul on Sunday at Walmer Parish Hall on 28th April 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at the Soul on Sunday event which was held at Walmer Parish Hall on 28th April 2013.

There was a variety of musicians there, and also some poetry readings.

Thanks to Peter for organising the event and for the refreshments.

Sunshine Ukes play at Earth Hour, 23rd March 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at Landmark Community Centre on Saturday 23rd March 2013 as part of the Deal Earth Hour event.

It was a brilliant evening of poetry, quizzes and music. Thanks to all who brought along such culinary delights to whet our appetites!

 Also thanks to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Deal for joining us with shaky eggs - great fun!

Sunshine Ukes at Mayor's Charity Fundraiser Feb 2013

Sunshine Ukes played at The Mayor's Charity Fundraiser event at The Astor Community Theatre on Saturday 16th February 2013.

It was a brilliant evening of music and entertainment.

Great to see Marlene joining in with the singing and playing a tambourine.

Thanks to Lynda Borley for hosting the evening.

Sunshine Ukes 1st Birthday - February 2013

Sunshine Ukes celebrated their 1st birthday at the session at the RMA Club, Walmer, on Sunday 3rd February 2013.

What a great year we have had!

Who would have thought we would have so many members by now - the ukulele certainly is a really popular and fun instrument.

Thanks to Stephen for the photo and doing a press release.

Soul on Sunday at Landmark Community Centre 27/1/13

Sunshine Ukes played at the Soul on Sunday event at the Landmark Community Centre in Deal on 27th January 2013.

We had a brilliant time, and it was good to see so many people joining in with the singing.

New Years Eve at Plough in Ripple 2012

Some of Sunshine Ukes played at the Plough in Ripple during New Years Eve 2012.

It was a brilliant evening, and thanks to Adrian O for organising it.

Looking forward to playing more great ukulele music in 2013.

Burning Bush Gallery in Deal 31st December 2012

Just a few of Sunshine Ukes were available to play at the Burning Bush Gallery on 31st December 2012.

This was the last day the gallery was open so Penny & Gerry will be moving on. It was also Pennys birthday so it was a great opportunity to play some songs and wish Penny a Happy Birthday.  We had great fun.


Thanks to Penny & Gerry for their hospitality, the birthday cake was delicious!