Wednesday 28 December 2016

ACE (Alternative Christmas Experience) 26th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes and some members of the Friday Ukulele Club entertained at ACE (Alternative Christmas Experience) on Monday 26th December 2016.  The event was held in the Astor Theatre in Deal. 

Brilliant fun and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves, singing along and dancing.

Thursday 22 December 2016

Eurotunnel passenger terminal in Folkestone - 22nd December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining again at Eurotunnel passenger terminal in Folkestone on Thursday 22nd December 2016.

Great fun.

Looks like we've made some friends!

St Winifreds Care Home in Deal - 20th December 2016


Sunshine Ukes entertaining at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 20th December 2016.

A great afternoon.

St Albans Care Home in Deal - 20th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Albans Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 20th December 2016.

Great fun!

Monday 19 December 2016

Eurotunnel passenger terminal in Folkestone 19th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Eurotunnel passenger terminal in Folkestone on Monday 19th December 2016.

A fun morning with plenty of Christmas songs!

Friday 16 December 2016

Rosamund Club, Walmer - 16th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Rosamund Club in Baptist Church Hall, Walmer on Friday 16th December 2016.

What a lovely afternoon of music and song  - and the refreshments were delicious!

Tuesday 13 December 2016

Headway House, Ramsgate - 13th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Headway House, Ramsgate on Tuesday 13th December 2016.

A fantastic afternoon of music.

Tynwald Care Home, Hythe - 12th December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Tynwald Care Home, Hythe on Monday 12th December 2016.

A brilliant afternoon.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge - Headway - 7th December 2016


Sunshine Ukes entertained for Headway group at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on Wednesday 7th December 2016.

A great gig!










Sunday 4 December 2016

Friends of St Leonards Christmas Fair - 3rd December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at FOSL (Friends of St Leonards) Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December 2016.

Good to see Santa make an appearance!

Brilliant morning, it was great to hear some of the audience singing along.

Deal Number 1 Club - 1st December 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Deal Number 1 Club in Trinity Hall on Thursday 1st December 2016.

Great fun!

Wednesday 30 November 2016

Deal Association for the Visually Impaired 30th November 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at St Andrews Church Hall in Deal for Deal Association for the Visually Impaired on Wednesday 30th November 2016.

What a fun gig.

Monday 28 November 2016

East Kent Mencap, Margate 28th November 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining in Margate for East Kent Mencap on Monday 28th November 2016.

A great evening.

Tuesday 8 November 2016

St Winifreds Care Home, Deal, 8th November 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 8th November 2016.

A brilliant afternoon.

St Andrews Hall, Deal 28th October 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining in St Andrews Hall in Deal on Friday 28th October 2016.  This event was organised by Deal With It.


Tynwald Nursing Home, Hythe, 25th Oct 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Tynwald Nursing Home in Hythe on Tuesday 25th October 2016.

Carlton Lodge Care Home 21st October 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Carlton Lodge Care Home in Deal on Friday 21st October 2016.

What a great afternoon.

Tuesday 11 October 2016

St Winifreds Care Home, Deal, 11th October 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home, Deal, on Tuesday 11th October 2016.

What a great afternoon.

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Carlton Lodge, Deal on 21st September 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Carlton Lodge in Deal on Wednesday 21st September 2016.

A great afternoon with lots of people singing along.

Wednesday 14 September 2016

St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on 13th September 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 13th September 2016.

We had a great afternoon.

Wednesday 31 August 2016

Ramsgate Headway group 31st August 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Ramsgate Headway group on Wednesday 31st August 2016.

A fun afternoon.

Tuesday 16 August 2016

St Winifreds Care Home 16th August 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 16th August 2016.

Sunday 14 August 2016

Sandown Castle Community Garden 14th August 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Sandown Castle Community Garden in Deal on Sunday 14th August 2016.

What a beautiful afternoon.

Broadstairs Folk Week Friday 12th August 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining on the last day of Broadstairs Folk Week on Friday 12th August 2016.


Sunday 7 August 2016

Broadstairs Folk Week - 6th August 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining on the bandstand during Broadstairs Folk Week on Saturday 6th August 2016.

What a fantastic afternoon.

Tuesday 12 July 2016

St Winifreds Care Home, Deal on 12th July 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 12th July 2016.

What a great afternoon of music and song.

Tuesday 5 July 2016

Rye Ukulele Festival Sunday 3rd July 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Rye Ukulele Festival on Sunday 3rd July 2016.

What a fantastic day!  It was great to see so many other ukulele players.

Stroke Club at Golf Road Centre, Deal on 1st July 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Stroke Club held at Golf Road Centre, Deal on Friday 1st July 2016.

Special thanks to the organisers for their hospitality and the refreshments afterwards.

Sunday 26 June 2016

Blean Village Music Festival 25th June 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Blean Village Music Festival on Saturday 25th June 2016.

The annual event is held to raise funds for the village hall.

What a fantastic evening of music and entertainment.  Special thanks to all the organisers for asking us to play there again.

Friday 17 June 2016

Alexander House in Dover on 17th June 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Alexander House in Dover on Friday 17th June 2016. 

One of the residents was 85 so it was great to help celebrate her birthday - she thought we were "blooming marvellous" and was singing along to most of the songs.  It was nice to see so many people dancing and joining in with shakers.

Thanks to the staff for their hospitality and for the slice of birthday cake - we had a fantastic afternoon.

Wednesday 15 June 2016

St Winifreds Care Home, Deal on Tuesday 14th June 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at St Winifreds Care Home, Deal on Tuesday 14th June 2016.

A fun afternoon.

Saturday 11 June 2016

St Georges Church Gardens 11th June 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining in St Georges Church Gardens, Deal on Saturday 11th June 2016.  The event was to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday.

What a brilliant day.  Thanks to the organisers for asking us to play.

Monday 6 June 2016

Wellington Courts birthday bash for the Queens 90th - 5th June 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Wellington Courts birthday bash to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday on Sunday 5th June 2016.

What a lovely afternoon.

Monday 25 April 2016

Private birthday party Sunday 24th April 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at a private birthday party on Sunday 24th April 2016.

Great fun and Happy Birthday to Rob.

Tuesday 12 April 2016

St Winifreds Care Home, Deal on 12th April 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home, Deal on Tuesday 12th April 2016.

A lovely afternoon of music.

Friday 8 April 2016

Deal Club for the blind, St Andrews Hall, 30th March 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained for Deal Club for the Blind on Wednesday 30th March 2016.  The event was held in St Andrews Hall in Deal.


Thursday 10 March 2016

Entertaining to celebrate a wedding anniversary at No 1 Club in Deal on 10th March 2016

Sunshine Ukes were asked to play at a private party at No 1 Club in Deal.  The event was on Thursday 10th March 2016 to celebrate a wedding anniversary.

Tuesday 8 March 2016

St Winifreds Care Home 8th March 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 8th March 2016.

A lovely fun afternoon.

Friday 4 March 2016

Official opening of Mill Hill Community Cafe in Deal 4th March 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at the official opening of Mill Hill Community Cafe in Deal on Friday 4th March 2016.

The cafe was formerly known as Cafe Eden.

Thursday 3 March 2016

Deal Community Radio at The Astor Theatre 1st March 2016

Sunshine Ukes relaxing over a drink after giving a live performance on Deal Community Radio.  The broadcast was on Tuesday 1st March 2016 from The Astor Theatre in Deal.

Birthday party at Albany House in Dover 28th February 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at a private birthday party held on Sunday 28th February 2016.  The party took place at Albany House in Dover.

Wednesday 17 February 2016

St Winifreds Care Home in Deal 16th February 2016

Sunshine Ukes performed at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 16th February 2016.

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Alexander House, Dover on Wednesday 3rd February 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Alexander House in Dover on Wednesday 3rd February 2016.

A great afternoon of music and songs.  It was lovely to see and hear so many people joining in.

Monday 25 January 2016

Deal & Betteshanger Rugby Club, Deal, Friday 15th January 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertained at Deal & Betteshanger Rugby Club, Deal, on Friday 15th January 2016.


What a brilliant evening.

Thanks to the organisers for inviting us to play, we had a great time.


Tuesday 12 January 2016

St Winifreds Care Home in Deal 12th January 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at St Winifreds Care Home in Deal on Tuesday 12th January 2016.

A great afternoon.  It was lovely to hear so many staff and residents joining in.

Thanks to the staff for their hospitality.

Sunday 3 January 2016

Midwinter Music Festival Coach & Horses, Hacklinge 2nd January 2016

Sunshine Ukes entertaining at Midwinter Music Festival held on Saturday 2nd January 2016 at The Coach & Horses in Hackling.

It was a fantastic day of music and songs. 

Special thanks to Jan & Pete for organising the event and to our hosts Mike & Penny Barnes and their staff for their hospitality.