Tuesday 25 November 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Riverside Centre, Dover on 21st November 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained for Age Concern at The Riverside Centre in Dover on Friday 21st November 2014.


It was a great evening of music and entertainment, and good to see Deal Hoodeners also playing.

Sunshine Ukes play at Eastry Primary School on 11th November 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Eastry Primary School on Tuesday 11th November 2014.

It was great fun to see the whole school involved, with singing and clapping to the songs.

Special thanks to Linda Chittenden for inviting us to play.

Sunday 12 October 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Leonards Church, Deal on 11th October 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained at a fundraising evening at St Leonards Church, Deal on Saturday 11th October 2014.

The event was organised by FOSL (Friends of St Leonards) to raise funds for the church.

It was a lovely evening of music and song.  Thanks to Lynda Borley for asking us to play.

Monday 6 October 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertain at Crabble Mill Cider Festival 3rd October 2014


Sunshine Ukes & friends entertained at the Cider Festival held at Crabble Mill, River on Friday 3rd October 2014.  We had a great afternoon.  There was also a lot more entertainment on during the rest of the weekend.

Thanks to all the staff at the Mill for organising the event and inviting us to play.

Sunday 28 September 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertain at Harvest Supper 27th September 2014



Sunshine Ukes entertained at a Harvest Supper held in St Peter and St Pauls Church on Saturday 27th September 2014.

Thanks for a very enjoyable evening with a delicious meal.

Monday 22 September 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertain outside The Just Reproach, Deal 20th September 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained outside The Just Reproach, Deal on Saturday 20th September 2014.

This was during Deal Folk by the Sea Festival.


Beginners Ukulele Workshop 20th September 2014


Sunshine Ukes held a Beginners Ukulele Workshop on Saturday 20th September 2014 at The Landmark Centre, Deal.

This was during Deal Folk by the Sea Festival.  Well done to the people who joined in with a performance of Jambalaya, after attending the workshop.  Great fun.

Sunshine Ukes entertain at The Landmark Centre on 20th September 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained at 'Deal Folk Tent' held in The Landmark Centre on Saturday 20th September 2014.

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

Thanks to our egg shakers for joining in. 

Sunday 7 September 2014

Sunshine Ukes play at Dover Grammar school for boys Beer Festival Reunion 6th Sept 2014



Sunshine Ukes entertained at Dover Grammar school for Boys  Beer festival reunion on Saturday 6th September 2014.

It was a great afternoon.

Thursday 4 September 2014

Sunshine Ukes at Faversham Hop Festival 31st August 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Faversham Hop Festival on Sunday 31st August 2014.

We were playing on the Acoustic / Folk Stage on West Street.

Al Clark from Lonesome Trails joined us for a couple of songs, which was fun.

Thanks to Maxine for booking us and to Nigel Fiest for his help.

What a great festival.

Monday 18 August 2014

Sunshine Ukes played at Cherry Orchard Fun Day, Herne on 17th August 2014


Sunshine Ukes played at Cherry Orchard Fun Day, Herne on Sunday 17th August 2014.

Despite a couple of downpours we managed to keep fairly dry and had a great time.

Special thanks to Shorne Bedwell for joining in on his djembe - fantastic playing. Also thanks to Carol Davis for booking us.

Wednesday 13 August 2014

Sunshine Ukes playing on Bandstand at Broadstairs Folk Week 13th August 2014



Sunshine Ukes entertained on the Bandstand during Broadstairs Folk Week on Wednesday 13th August 2014.

What a great afternoon and it was lovely to see so many people dancing.


Sunday 10 August 2014

Sunshine Ukes playing in The Parade during Broadstairs Folk Week on 9th August 2014


Sunshine Ukes played in The Parade during Broadstairs Folk Week on Saturday 9th August 2014.  The Parade started at Pierremont Hall and then travelled down to the Bandstand.

What a brilliant display of musicians and dancers.

Sunshine Ukes busking in Broadstairs Folk Week 9th August 2014


Sunshine Ukes doing some busking during Broadstairs Folk Week on Saturday 9th August 2014.

Great fun.

Friday 1 August 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertained in Deal Carnival procession on 31st July 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained in Deal Carnival procession on Thursday 31st July 2014.

It was great fun seeing the crowds, and playing our ukuleles on the move.

Special thanks to MKM Building Supplies, Deal for supplying and allowing us to decorate their lorry.

Sunday 27 July 2014

Sunshine Ukes played at Deal Social Club for the blind - 23rd July 2014



Sunshine Ukes entertained in St Andrews Church Hall, Deal for Deal Social Club for the Blind on Wednesday 23rd July 2014.

What a great afternoon.

Monday 21 July 2014

Sunshine Ukes played at Crabble Corn Mill during Dover Music Festival on 20th July 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained at Crabble Corn Mill on Sunday 20th July 2014.  This was during the first Dover Music Festival.

Despite the intermittent weather it was a great afternoon of entertainment at the mill.

Sunshine Ukes busking during Dover Music Festival 19th July 2014


Sunshine Ukes busking during Dover Music Festival on Saturday 19th July 2014.

What a colourful bunch!

Saturday 5 July 2014

Sunshine Ukes played at Deal with It Seedy Saturday 5th July 2014


Sunshine Ukes played at Deal's Seedy Saturday event on 5th July 2014.  The event was organised by Deal with It and was held in the Landmark Community Garden.

The event was advertised on Radio Kent Gardening Show on 29th June 2014.

Sunday 29 June 2014

Sunshine Ukes play at Blean Annual Music Festival 28th June 2014



Sunshine Ukes played at Blean Music Festival on Saturday 28th June 2014.  This was the 5th annual music festival as part of the 'Raise the roof' fundraising event to raise funds to improve the village hall.

A great evening of music and entertainment.

Special thanks to Carol and Bill and their team of helpers who did a fantastic job in organising the event.  It was brilliant to see what improvements have already been made to the village hall since last years festival.

Saturday 28 June 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertain at Sholden School Fete 21st June 2014

Sunshine Ukes held a ukulele workshop and also entertained at Sholden School Fete on Saturday 21st June 2014.


Tuesday 17 June 2014

Sunshine Ukes entertain at Aunty Nora's Vintage and Handmade market 31st May 2014


Sunshine Ukes entertained at Aunty Nora's Vintage and Handmade market.  The market was held on Saturday 31st May 2014 in St Georges Hall, Deal.

Great fun!

Many thanks to Lizzie for asking us to play, and thanks to Carol for supplying the photographs.


Monday 5 May 2014

Smugglers Pop Up Festival, near Deal Sunday 4th May 2014


Sunshine Ukes performing with a few of our players from the ukulele workshop.

Well done and thanks to those who joined in the fun!

Smugglers Pop Up Festival May 2014


Sunshine Ukes ran a beginners ukulele workshop at the Smugglers Pop Up Festival on Sunday 4th May 2014.

We had so many players we almost ran out of spare ukuleles. 

Many thanks to all those who joined in the fun - what a brilliant day.

Sunshine Ukes play at Crabble Corn Mill April 2014

Sunshine Ukes played the Top Spot at Crabble Corn Mill Acoustic Music Night on Friday 25th April 2014.

What a brilliant evening.

Sunday 6 April 2014

St Peter & St Paul's Church, River on 5th April 2014


Sunshine Ukes played at a Folk Music Evening held in St Peter & St Paul's Church in River on Saturday 5th April 2014.

It was a brilliant evening of music & song by local musicians to raise funds for the church.

Thanks to all musicians, and special thanks to Carole Barratt, Jan Croucher & Reverend Andy Bawtree for organising the event.

Monday 10 February 2014

Sunshine Ukes play at Deal Mayors Charity Concert on 8th February 2014



Sunshine Ukes played at Deal Mayors Charity Concert on Saturday 8th February 2014.

The concert was held in The Astor Theatre in Deal and was filled with a variety of  music and entertainment.
  
Thanks to Lynda Borley for helping to organise the evening.  It was brilliant to see Deal Mayor, Cllr Mrs Marlene Burnham, having such fun.