Reporter: Phil Barr White Rose Centre Gig 20th May, 2023. On the first summer – like day of the year, nineteen members of the band assembled under the dome of the WRC, with the sun pouring through the glass to create a hothouse atmosphere, a complete contrast to the last time we played there when…
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Snydale Care Home Gig 12th May 2023. With only a few days recovery time since the last music bonanza, around a dozen stoic representatives from the band gathered in the ante room at Snydale Care Home ready to give their all once again. David initially acted the part of barman in one corner of the…
Wakeylele Band at the Double! Coronation Sunday, 7th May, 2023 at Walton and Newmillerdam. It was the morning after the Coronation of Charles 3rd and, as dawn broke, it was time for the band members to gird their loins , some of whom faced the prospect of three gigs in 3 hours. After a grey…
Wakeylele Spring into Action! 24th April, 2023 One of the perks of belonging to our band is the chance to assemble at the Spring parochial hall, Sandal from time to time and to sample the amazing buffets that Katherine and her team of volunteers put on. David began proceedings by giving due thanks to…
April 2023 by Philip Barr. Photos & Videos, Dr Pritti and David Blackburn and Phil. Wakeylele Return! Wakeylele Wows Ridings Centre Shoppers! 14th April, 2023. Those of you who have seen blue cycling signs dotted round the area may know that WoW stands for Wonders of Wakefield and while the band may at present not…
Reporter: Phil Barr Photographs and Video: Jane Barr, Richard Hancock Horbury Uke Fest 2nd April 2023 Members of our band arrived in instalments from noon onwards at Cluntergate Community Centre in Horbury exactly a week after the first showing of the newest TV version of the Dickens epic, with Great Expectations for the afternoon ahead….
Reporter: Phil Barr Photographs and Video: Philip Barr Wakeylele with the Three Amigos at the White Rose Centre, Leeds 23rd Feb, 2022 The band arrived at the White Rose Shopping Centre in glorious late winter sunshine, prepared to give their all as usual. (I was chauffeured on this occasion by Margaret, our treasurer, alongside another…
by Phillip Barr (Videos also by Phil Barr) The band arrived deep in the heart of Normanton at the modern looking establishment of Whinn Dale on a decidedly chilly, not to mention gloomy February afternoon, with the intention of bringing some winter cheer to the residents. There was early excitement, though, when while in the…
by Phillip Barr Rocking, Rolling, Ridings – Wakeylele Return! The band arrived in town, ready to perform its first gig of the year in what is becoming its second home. However, initial signs were not that promising. Peter, Margaret, and Linda were involved in shenanigans with a dodgy lift; the rhythm section hadn’t yet appeared…
by Phillip Barr For the benefit of the big hitters, including Roy, Carol, My Car, Rob and Richard, who, for various reasons, were otherwise engaged, I’m forwarding a few more video clips together with photos of what was an enjoyable dinner date at Gaskell’s. You might spot how splendid David looks in his tartan waistcoat,…