Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fundraising. September, 2023. Wakeylele Band was the recipient of a framed certificate from Yorkshire Air Ambulance in September acknowledging the band\’s fundraising efforts so far this year after their latest performance raised £300 to add to the current total of £2,793.32 All the band members agree it\’s been a joy to perform […]
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All, charity, GigsReporter: Phil Barr Videos/Photos Jenny Sidebottom Wakefield Hospice Butterfly Appeal Gig 12th August, 2023 With David away recharging his batteries in readiness for the Autumn, Pippa bravely stepped into the breach for this Summer Special in the attractive grounds of Wakefield Hospice. A vibrant scene met us as we arrived, with stalls, bunting and the
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All, charity, GigsReporter: Phil Barr Video John Sargent Wakeylele Anniversary Bash St Paul\’s Church, Walton (On the site of the Old Tin Tabernacle) 14th July, 2023 With the heatwave of June already a distant memory, the band arrived in drips and drabs ready to show the weather a thing or two on this, the second anniversary of
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All, charity, Gigs“DAM” Beer Festival – Friday, 7th July, 2023 by Richard Hancock. Videos John Sargent A year ago at the Newmillerdam Beer Festival we were in the midst of a tumultuous week in politics, as Phill Barr put it, when we were all pondering over whether we were \’Ready for Rishi\’. This time we had more
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All, Gigs, Uke EventsSnydale 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
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All, Gigs, Uke EventsWakeylele 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
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All, Gigs, Uke EventsApril 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
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All, GigsReporter: 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.
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All, charity, GigsReporter: 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
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All, charity, Gigsby 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
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All, Gigsby 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
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All, Gigsby 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,
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All, GigsReporter: Phil Barr Photographs and Videos: John Sargent Yorkshire Air Ambulance Pre – Christmas Gig (1) Ridings 2nd December,2022 Despite several key players being unable to make an appearance today for a variety of very good reasons there was still a healthy turn out including a welcome return to action by Thelma. She was greeted
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All, charity, GigsReporter: Phil Barr Videos: John Sargent Photographs Andy Fox You\’re 16 – ish Party Gig Walton Club, 18th November, 2022. On a chilly autumn evening following a week where raindrops kept falling on everyone\’s heads the band arrived ready to play their part in celebrating fellow group member Pippa\’s special birthday. Initial problems with the
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