Wakeylele Band Tuesday Sessions
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Wakeylele Christmas Break. Back 9th Jan
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Wakeylele Band are on Christmas Break. Back on Tuesday 9th January
Wakeylele Christmas Break. Back 9th Jan
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Wakeylele Band are on Christmas Break. Back on Tuesday 9th January
Wakeylele Christmas Break. Back 9th Jan
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Wakeylele Band are on Christmas Break. Back on Tuesday 9th January
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. Ridings Wakefield. Fundraiser for Yorks Air Ambulance
The Ridings Wakefield
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1OS
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Wakeylele Dinner. Gaskell's Restaurant
Gaskell's Restaurant Map
Wakeylele Dinner. Gaskell's RestaurantWF1 2DH. Eating, socialising, bring your ukuleles.
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. White Rose Center. Leeds. Yorks Air Ambulance Fundraiser
White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS11 0, United Kingdom Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. Ridings Centre Wakefield. Fund Raiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Ridings Wakefield
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1OS
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
White Rose Shopping Centre
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
White Rose Shopping Centre
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. Ridings. Wakefield. Fund Raiser Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Ridings WakefieldWakefield,WF1 1 Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1OS
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
White Rose Shopping CentreDewsbury RdLeeds,LS11 8LU Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
White Rose Shopping CentreDewsbury RdLeeds,LS11 8LU Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. White Rose Centre Leeds LS1 0
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig Ridings Wakefield. Fundraiser Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The Ridings WakefieldWakefield,WF1 1 Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1OS
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Walton Sports and Social Club,
Practice and Jamming led by David Broadbent
for details and information visit www.wakeylele.co.uk or
contact David at david_broadbent@btinternet.com
Gig. Ridings Wakefield. Fundraiser Yorks Air Ambulance
The Ridings WakefieldWakefield,WF1 1 Map
Gig. Yorks Air Ambulance Fund Raiser. Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1OS
Wakeylele Band. Ridings Shopping Centre. 1st December. Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fundraiser
With Wakefield surprisingly in the iron grip of winter, there was no better antidote than the comforting sight of the Wakeylele band assembling outside Marks and Spencer's in the Ridings, dressed for the large part in their festive outfits with sweaters featuring reindeer being the clear winners. Chris in particular appeared to have brought a wardrobe of extras with him as he interchanged antlers with a mini - umbrella to match a particular song, closely followed by Dave F with Malcolm also looking the part in a colourful jumper and a bah -humbug woolly hat. Magz (not Roy's Mags) meanwhile probably stole the show with her knitted multi - coloured embossed reindeer design but there were numerous others I could mention;(see videos). David, meanwhile, brought a semblance of sobriety to proceedings by adopting a subtle Van Morrison look: it should also be added that he wore a pensive look as 11 o clock fast approached with around five members of the band missing; however, all made it with Richard being the last in place. Anyone who got round to reading the last gig report may remember that Richard had to extricate himself from a deep trench in his garden; this time he had found himself in a fix following a leaking radiator and then nearly putting his hand through a loft ceiling light fitting. Roy meanwhile, only managed to make it on time by parking in the nearby Quaker car park on the flimsy claim that he likes porridge.
So, after a brief sound check, (the exact opposite of this rambling introduction) we were off and live with David's arrangement of Side by Side again proving a hit with the expectant onlookers as was Chas and Dave's number. From then the programme consisted of alternating Christmas/ Seasonal numbers with the usual eclectic mix with the band showing a level of confidence which reflected the effort everyone puts into practices both at club sessions and at home. Bambino, Gilbert O’Sullivan’s Christmas Song and Feliz Navidad all seemed to work, providing the passing and pausing public with free entertainment as they turned over what to buy for their loved ones. Mind you, it wasn't all sweetness and light for the band because despite being wrapped in swaddling clothes their finger - ends were being severely tested by the cold and frostbite and gangrene were only kept at bay by Maria yet again distributing tea - bag like handwarmers around the group. This kind gesture along with a break enabled the band to regroup and recover their full faculties.
Some of the band made for the nearby Grind cafe but the long queue meant it was a bit of a bind instead! Incidentally, whilst queuing, Stuart pointed out a bit of ironic pop trivia: Chris Rea got to number one in the charts some time ago with Coming Home for Christmas; a year later he repeated his success but this time with The Road to Hell.
Back in the real world, Wakeylele launched enthusiastically into the second half with a string of oldies and slightly newer oldies, festive and otherwise including the well-honed On the Road Again - here, David, with a knowing grin and a heads-up gesture led us into the song, resulting in lots of smiling faces and the best reception of the day. Point proved - a shame that it wasn't captured on video but our film crew has to be selective. Slade's tricky festive number seemed to go quite well and some shoppers joined in with the plaintive Silent Night with Pop starring on the harmonica after a brief hiccup was overcome. Completing the Christmassy theme there was a jolly rendition of Winter Wonderland and to finish the obligatory We Wish You a Happy Christmas. Throughout the performance Mags did her usual excellent job of keeping the band in time as did Val on bass, while Dave Burgess and Pop provided amplification on the mikes, the latter also acting as a smooth compere - Val Doonican would have been either impressed or jealous and of course he referred to us as WB of GB as in the title of this piece which was a hoot. Finally, thank you to the Yorkshire Ambulance staff, kind, enthusiastic and supportive as always, to Mike H* for arranging the gig, to Jane for the videos and last but not least to David for making these happy and satisfying events possible.
The final gig this year is next Friday at Wentbridge House Hotel - final details to come soon.
* Talking of Mikes, I'm sure that everyone wishes Mike S a swift recovery so that he can rejoin us early in the New Year.
Phil Barr
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Love the outfit Dad Chris Haywood-Poole 🎅🏼
Winter Wonderland. Wakeylele Band in the Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield. A Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund Raiser 1st December
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Silent Night. Wakeylele Band in the Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield. A Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund Raiser 1st December
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Merry Christmas Everybody. Wakeylele Band in the Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield. A Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund Raiser 1st December
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Love Potion No 9. Wakeylele Band in the Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield. A Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund Raiser 1st December
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Bambino. Wakeylele Band in the Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield. A Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund Raiser 1st December
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'Something tells me I'm into something good'. Wakeylele Band at Farmer Copley's, Pontefract
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'Maxwell's Silver Hammer'. Wakeylele Band at Farmer Copley's, Pontefract
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Meet on Tuesdays at Walton Club Shay Lane Walton
All levels 19:00 to 20:30
Leader David Broadbent david_broadbent@btinternet.com
THE WAKEYLELE BAND "Seeking to make music together with a sense of professionalism and enjoyment." Wakeylele Band. based in Walton, Wakefield were previously known as the "Gaslighter Ukulele Band." We have existed, in one form or another, since 2018. We have around 50 members. We are a non-profit organization and donate all our proceeds to charity. We are proud to support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance service and Wakefield Hospice.
Gigs & Events History
Nov 23 Farmer Copley's, Pontefract
Nov 23 Darby and Joan, Crofton
Oct 23 Yorks Air Ambulance Xscape Wakefield
Oct 23 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Wakefield
Oct 23 Ted's Surprise Birthday Party
Oct 23 Silver Sunday. Ridings
Aug 23 Wakefield Hospice Butterfly Appeal
July 23 Wakeylele Anniversary. St Paul's
July 23 Newmillerdam Beer Fest
May 23 Yorks Air Ambul'ce. White Rose Leeds
May 23 Old Snydale Care Home
May 23 Walton Coronation Event
May 23 Newmillerdam Gr'n Coronation Event
Apr 23 Celebratory Lunch. The Spring. Sandal
Apr 23 Yorks Air Ambuance Ridings Wakefield
Apr 23 Horbury Uke Fest. Community Centre
Feb 23 Yorks Air Ambulance White Rose,Leeds
Feb 23 Whinn Dale Normanton
Feb 23 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Wakefield
Jan 23 Gaskell's Lunch
Dec 22 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Wakefield
Dec 22 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Wakefield
18 Nov22 Pippa's Birthday Walton Club
Oct 22 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Wakefield
Oct 22 Yorks Air Ambulance White Rose Leeds
Aug 22 Portobello Gala
Jul 22 Newmillerdam Beer Festival
Jul 22 Walton Open Gardens
Jun 22 Stanley Jubilee Gala
Jun 22 Crofton Working Men's Club
May 22 'Uke Can Sing' with Sandal Singers
May 22 Yorks Air Ambulance White Rose Leeds
May 22 Peter Harney Funeral
Apr 22 Easter Lunch - Springs Sandal
Mar 22 Walton Library/Hub Launch
Mar 21 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings
Dec 21 Yorks Air Ambulance Cannon Hall
Dec 21 Christmas Lunch - Springs Sandal
Dec 21 Kings Croft Pontefract
Nov 21 Sherwood Court, Kettlethorpe
Nov 21 Yorkshire Air Ambulance Ridings
Nov 21 Uke Orchestra of GB. Bradford
Sep 21 Yorks Air Ambulance Ridings Centre
Sep 21 Stan's McMillan Nurse Garden Party
Sep 21 Labyrinth Opening Newmillerdam Green
2021 Wakefield Earth Fest St Paul's
2020 Sherwood Court Kettlethorpe
2020 Manor Care Home Walton
Dec 2019 Kings Arms Xmas Gig
Oct 2019 Horbury Uke Fest