2026

Ridings Rose Centre         25th April 2026 Report by Phil Barr/ Photo and Videos by Phil Barr and Thelma Srivastava With the Daily Trump news never being short of unpredictable, it is just possible that you may have missed a piece describing how he has recently sacked a military chief called Randy George. Well, all I […]

The White Rose Centre         17th April 2026    Led by Dave Blackburn. a successful Gig which was described by Maria as ‘Small and Mighty’ a reference to the small turnout of players. We helped raise £178.50 for Yorks Air Ambulance. The playlist was: First SetBad Moon RisingCountry RoadsCome Up and See MeDa Do Ron Ron

Report by Phil Bar photos and Videos Jane Barr, Joe Fisher The Ridings Return         27th March, 2026  Late March, the early morning rain having cleared and the final part of a mini -tour of the district for some in the band, who have hardly had time to recover from the ensuing all night parties, following

Wakefield Hospice 23rd March Photos Jane Barr Videos Jane Barr    A small but nevertheless eager contingent of Wakeylele players arrived at the Hospice on a hazy March afternoon, ready to bring musical memories back to a dementia group, accompanied by a very supportive staff. Thelma, who had been busy doing all the preparatory work,

   St Patrick’s Day Gig  Whitaker Grange Care  Home, Ossett 17th March Photos Jane Barr Videos Jane Barr and Joe Fisher A small but select number of the band – willing volunteers, that is – arrived at the rather plush Whitaker Grange on a very pleasant March afternoon all ready to entertain the throng of keen

   Don’t Worry Be Happy Ridings Gig 13th March Photos Jane Barr Videos Jane Barr and Joe Fisher In a time of volatility in world affairs, what better than a dose of home comforts in the form of a local group of ukulele players entertaining Wakefield folk on a chilly but bright and breezy Friday

We’re Still Standing Ridings Gig 28th February by Phil Barr Videos Julie Srivastava Jenny Sidebottom  The fag end of winter, another wet morning, the prospect of demolition hanging over the Ridings – but a remedy was on hand – Mike Carr and Wakeylele to the rescue!     With one of our distinguished leaders, Chris HP,

Wakeylele at the White Rose Centre 6th Feb 26      White Rose Centre 6th February 2026 Report by Phil Barr Videos David Flatters, Phil Barr    Yet another miserable February morning with unremitting rain and iron-grey skies as the band arrived at this bustling location, which is the polar opposite of the Ridings, there

A New Year at the Ridings       The Ridings Centre 30th January 2026 Report by Phil Barr Videos David Flatters, Phil Barr    On yet another wet, murky and raw January morning Wakeylele arrived with bushy tails all ready to disperse the winter gloom and spread a bit of joy to the good