GIGS
We are now taking bookings to play gigs in 2024.
We play at private functions and public events both inside and outdoors.
To contact us please email grahamthomas766@hotmail.co.uk
Our 2024 Calender
Public Events for 2024
Wednesday 10th January 2024. T@2. North Elmham Village Hall.
Thursday 29th February 2024. The Queens Head Public House, Foulsham. 7pm.
Saturday 23rd March 2024. Fakenham Beer Festival, 12.0 noon, Community centre.
Friday 26th April 2024. The Queens Head public House, Foulsham. Evening.
Sunday 26th May 2024. North Creake Church Fete, 2.0 to 4.0pm
Saturday 1st June 2024. Who Let The Dogs Out, Banningham.
Saturday 8th June 2024. Great Ryburgh Shop 15th Aniversary. Memorial Hall 1.15 to 2.15pm
Sunday 21st July 2024. Oxburgh Hall. On the Terrace. 12.0 to 2.30 pm.
Sunday 18th August 2024. Binham Fete, Binham. 12.0 to 4.0pm.
Saturday 24th August 2024. Langham Street Fayre.
Sunday 25th August 2024. Wells Summer Fayre. The Butlands, 11am.
Monday 26th August 2024. Sandringham Visitor Centre. 12 noon.
Sunday 22nd September 2024. Gt Massingham Harvest Festival. See poster below.
Sunday 29th September 2024. Masonic Family Day, Afternoon, East Tuddenham.
Saturday 12th October 2024. Wighton Village Hall. Evening.
Wednesday 13th November 2024. T@2 North Elmham Village Hall.
Saturday 30th November 2024. Wells Christmas Tide. 11am
Private Events for 2024
Friday 9th February 2024. Halsey House Care Home, 1.30. Cromer.
Thursday 7th March 2024. Woodstock Care Home. Gressenhall.
Wednesday 20th March 2024. Swanton care Home.
Thursday 6th June 2024. Woodstock Care Home, 1940s, Gressenhall.
Wednesday 12th June 2024. Swanton Care Home.
Saturday 15th June 2024. Wedding Party, South Creake Hall, Evening.
Saturday 6th July 2024. St Winnold Lodge. Summer Barbeque. Downham Market.
Friday 19th July 2024. Halsey House Care Home, 1.30. Cromer.
Monday 22nd July 2024. Fakenham Wives Group, Hempton Church Room, Evening.
Saturday 3rd August 2024. Meadow Walk Retirement Village. I.0 pm. Fakenham.
Wednesday 14th August 2024. Swanton Care Home Summer Fete.
Thursday 15th August 2024. Wells Nelson Club. 2.00 pm.
Thursday 5th September 2024. Woodstock Care Home, Gressenhall.
Wednesday 11th September 2024. Swanton Care Home.
Saturday 14th September 2024. Youngster's 4th Birthday Party. Wighton Hall.
Saturday 28th September 2024. Party at Wighton.
Friday 22nd November 2024. Kettlestone Village Hall. 7.30pm.
Thursday 5th December 2024. Woodstock Care Home, Gressenhall.
Wednesday 11th december 2024. Swanton Care Home.
Fakenham Ukes would be pleased to hear from any of our existing or new supporters. We would also enjoy hearing from our website followers both in the UK and abroad.
Please email us at fakenhamukes@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Some recent gigs played in 2024.
Sunday 29th September. A family day for Masons. Enjoyed by many people both young and old, with entertainment both inside and outside.
A presentation made on Tuesday 17th September 24 at one of our practice mornings to the Kingslynn Night Shelter charity. Lucy McKitterick, Director, gave and imformative talk about the importance of the work they do. A donation of £1000 was then presented to Lucy by club member Alan Heath.
Thursday 5th September. Woodstock Care Home
Wednesday 11th September. Swanton Care Home
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Bank Holiday Monday 26th August.
A wonderful sunny afternoon at Sandringham enjoyed by many people.
Dear All,
Firstly we would like to thank you all for your fantastic contribution to Sandringham this Summer. Your performances were a delight to both visitors and staff and feedback has been exceptionally positive.
Laura Cottrell. Sandringham Estate.
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Thursday 15th August. Wells Nelson Club.
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Sunday 25th August. Wells Summer Fayre. Held on the Buttlands. A lovely summer event.
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Saturday 24th August. Langham Street Fayre. A large event held in the village main street.
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Sunday 18th August. Binham Fete and Dog show. An enjoyable village event.
Saturday 6th July. St Winnolds Lodge, Downham Market. A barbeque event well attended on a showery afternoon.
Saturday 3rd August. Meadow Walk Retirement Village. A celebratory afternoon with a barbeque and entertainment for the residents and their friends and families.
26th May. North Creak Church fete. A well attended function in the village hall.
1st June. Who Let The Dogs Out. We played in an open field on a cold and windy day. The event was well attended by many dog lovers.
6th June. Woodstock Care Home. A cellebration for the 80th Anniversary of the D Day landings with several 40s songs being enjoyed.
8th June. A wonderful afternoon at Great Ryburgh. The event, which was very well attended, was to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the village shop opening.
North Creake Church Fete.
Sunday 26th May 2024
This was our first Summer Fete of 2024. Although it was a day of sunshine and showers the event held in the village hall was well attended.
Our return gig at the Queens Head in Foulsham.
26th April 2024.
Once again we were pleased to be able to entertain the customers of the Queens Head. It was a great night with many customers and ourselves having an enjoyable time.
Click on the Facebook link below to see a video of some of the evening.
Our return gig at Halsey House Care Home at Cromer. 10th February 2024.
This is becoming one of our regular events which we are always pleased to be invited to. Always well attended by the residents, some of which enjoy a dance and sing-along.
Our first gig of the new year.
T@2 North Elmham Village Hall. 10th January 24.
This is one of our regular events we are pleased to be involved in. Always well attended by the elderly of the village who enjoy a buffet lunch.
Christmas Coffee Morning. Foxley Vilage Hall. 6th December 23
A special coffee morning for the Villagers at Christmas. Many people enjoyed the coffee and cakes and a wonderful raffle.
Dear Graham
Thank you all so much for playing at our coffee morning today. Everyone enjoyed it and there were lots of positive comments afterwards. We very much appreciate you all giving up your time to play for us at this very busy time of year.
Once again thank you and we wish you all a very happy Christmas
Linda Rose
Foxley Village Hall Committee Secretary
Wells Christmas Tide Event. 25th November 2023
This is one of our Annual events we are pleased to be involved in. The Wells Christmas Tide is a full day event attended by many people both young and old. We all enjoyed playing to the crowd during the 3 sessions through the day
This email was received from one of the event organisers after the event.
May I once again thank you and the rest of the Fakenham Ukes for your performances at our Christmas Tide Festival.
We have had many complimentary messages of how they enjoyed the day, and this is down to your contribution in making it so.
Again many thanks and best wishes to you and all your members for Christmas and New year.
Very best regards to you all
Mel
