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Wakeylele Band Tuesday Sessions

Dec 12, 7:00pm - Dec 12, 10:00pm

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 Tuesday Sessions

Jan 9, 7:00pm - Jan 9, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jan 16, 7:00pm - Jan 16, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jan 23, 7:00pm - Jan 23, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jan 30, 7:00pm - Jan 30, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Feb 6, 7:00pm - Feb 6, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Feb 13, 7:00pm - Feb 13, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Feb 20, 7:00pm - Feb 20, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Feb 27, 7:00pm - Feb 27, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Mar 5, 7:00pm - Mar 5, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Mar 12, 7:00pm - Mar 12, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Mar 19, 7:00pm - Mar 19, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Mar 26, 7:00pm - Mar 26, 8:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Apr 2, 6:00pm - Apr 2, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Apr 9, 6:00pm - Apr 9, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Apr 16, 6:00pm - Apr 16, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Apr 23, 6:00pm - Apr 23, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Apr 30, 6:00pm - Apr 30, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

May 7, 6:00pm - May 7, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

May 14, 6:00pm - May 14, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

May 21, 6:00pm - May 21, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

May 28, 6:00pm - May 28, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jun 4, 6:00pm - Jun 4, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jun 11, 6:00pm - Jun 11, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jun 18, 6:00pm - Jun 18, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jun 25, 6:00pm - Jun 25, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jul 2, 6:00pm - Jul 2, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jul 9, 6:00pm - Jul 9, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jul 16, 6:00pm - Jul 16, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jul 23, 6:00pm - Jul 23, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Jul 30, 6:00pm - Jul 30, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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 Tuesday Sessions

Aug 6, 6:00pm - Aug 6, 7:30pm

Wakeylele 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

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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 Spencers 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 Roys 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 Davids arrangement of Side by Side again proving a hit with the expectant onlookers as was Chas and Daves 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 wasnt 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 wasnt captured on video but our film crew has to be selective. Slades 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, Im sure that everyone wishes Mike S a swift recovery so that he can rejoin us early in the New Year.

Phil Barr

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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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