Sunshine Ukes: January 2016

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.

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.