Gigs

Summertime at the Ridings Centre         29th May 2026 Report by Phil Barr/ Photos and Videos by Phil Barr and Carolyn (Caz) Brown     I have it from reliable first-hand reports that Sean the Sheep unexpectedly took centre stage at the White Rose Centre on Wednesday, leaving a void as far as musical entertainment from Wakeylele […]

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

Festive Fun       The Ridings Centre 19th December 2025 Report by Phil Barr Videos David Flatters, Phil Barr After a month or more of virtually persistent rain, it was fitting that a large contingent of Wakeylele decided that it was time to disperse the winter gloom and raise the spirits of the good

Report to follow Wakefield Hospice Dementia Group5th December 2025           Wakeylele at Wakefield Hospice – A Festive Return Wakeylele Band made a welcome return visit to Wakefield Hospice to entertain the Alzheimer group, ably organised by Thelma Srivastava. With space very much at a premium, only ten band members plus our

Wentbridge House Hotel Yorks Air Ambulance Christmas Lunch 5th Dec 2025       Report by Phil Barr Video Phil Barr  It was with a hint of trepidation that an unusually small contingent of our band arrived outside the imposing stone building of Wentbridge House Hotel on a fresh but bright December morning with fine

Ridings Centre Yorks Air Ambulance Gig  28th November, 2025  Late November and a blue sky as the Wakeylele band set off for town from their homes but early unexpected drama in Walton as we witnessed a hive of police activity at the gateway to Elmwood Farm with someone being helped to their feet after seemingly

New Season at the Ridings 12th September, 2025  YAA White Rose Centre    Gig, 24th October, 2025.   Report Phil Barr Videos Jane Barr, Joe Fisher Photos Janr Barr      The first gig at this Leeds venue since the changing of the guard and a proper test of resilience it turned out to be too! As