Summer at The Ridings 9th Aug, 2025 Report Phil Barr videos Jane Barr High summer and a high turn – out from the Wakeylele Band as they arrived at their home ground in the Ridings. With David stepping back from a distinguished career at the helm, it was Pop’s turn to front the band, and […]
Ridings Centre Yorks Air Ambulance Gig 9th Aug 2025 Read More »
All, charity, GigsLeader David Broadbent A good time was had by all. The band showed its metal in all six full band songs, Mike S’s plonking out of the introduction to Three Wheels… was flawless too, but the highlight of the night had to be the cracking performance of Wagon Wheel, (no video, unfortunately, as I didn’t
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AllReport by Philip Barr Videos by Thelma Srivastava. Philip Barr Wakefield Hospice Gig Another gig in a busy summer schedule, this one significant in that it was David’s final one as leader before he steps back from the frenzy to take a more than well-earned rest and then maybe
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All, charity, GigsLeader Melvyn Daisey Walton Social and Sports Club Shay Lane Walton, 7pm; in the Concert Hall. Songlist Back home Again Freight Train Get back Fisherman’s Blues You ain’t going’ nowhere All shook up Stuck in the middle Ring of fire Muswell hillbilly boy Down at the twist and shout (Mary Chapin Carpenter) Sweet Pea Cumberland Gap
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AllHigh Summer at The Ridings 5th July, 2025 Report Phil Barr video & photos Phil Barr Following revised guidelines on band dress, the likes of Sue, Maria and Mags had to put on hold their plans to stun the Ridings in Red but if they can wait until December, I just happen to have three
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All, charity, GigsWakeylele at Thorpe Audlin Summer Fair 29th June, 2025 Report Phil Barr video Joe Fisher photos Phil Barr Late June with the thermometer rising as we arrived at Thorpe Audlin’s village sports ground – the question on everyone’s mind being what would other members of the band be wearing to keep the heat at bay; David
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All, charity, GigsHorbury Street Fayre 14th June Report Phil Barr. Videos jenny Sidebottom, Joe fisher, jane Barr Mid – June in a small but lively market town in Yorkshire, the grey clouds rolling back as the warm sun makes a move to break through and the promise of an enjoyable and productive day for all
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All, charity, GigsReport Philip Barr, Photos Phil Barr,Video Joe Fisher Members of the Wakeylele band arrived outside the imposing bulk of the Ash Grove building on a showery, not very summery afternoon in confident mood fresh from their recent success at Whitaker Grange. Inside was a spacious hallway which included large pictures and photos
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All, charity, GigsVideos by Mike Sidebottom Another visit to Whitaker Grange in Ossett, to play for a receptive audience where we are always well received. So successfull was the performance that it prompted Band leader David Broadbent to post the following message afterwards on Whatsapp “Well done everyone for making today’s gig so enjoyable. Special mention to
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All, charity, GigsLeader David Broadbent Walton Social and Sports Club Shay Lane Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Get there early enough to set up you music stand and tune your uke by 7pm; the Concert Hall is open from 18:30.
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calendar eventWalton Social and Sports Club Shay Lane Walton, Get there in time to set up music stands and tune your uke before 7pm. The Concert Hall will be open by 6:30. Roy and Joe will be introducing a new song. We will be voting on the night to add it to our catalogue or not
Practice Night Leader Joe Fisher & Roy Bennett 2nd September Read More »
calendar eventWalton Social and Sports Club Shay Lane Walton, Get there early enough to set up you music stand and tune your uke by 7pm; the Concert Hall is open from 18:30.
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