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.
Frriday 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 18th August 2024. Binham Fete, Binham. 12.0 to 4.0pm.
Sunday 25th August 2024. Wells Summer Fayre. The Butlands, 11am.
Monday 26th August 2024. Sandringham Visitor Centre. 12 noon.
Sunday 29th September 2024. Masonic Family Day, Afternoon, East Tuddenham.
Wednesday 13th November 2024. T@2 North Elmham Village Hall.
Saturday 30th November 2024. Wells Christmas Tide. 11am
Private Events for 2023
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.
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.
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.
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
Nelson Club at Wells.
Thursday 5th October 23
We once again were privaledged to be invited to play at the Nelson Club for residents and day members. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon of music, refreshments and raffle.
Binhan Village Fete.
13th August 2023
On Sunday we played at the Binham Village Fete held at the Memorial Hall. The event was well attended and included a dog show, games, pony rides and many stalls. The day was a great success for all.
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Sandringham Music Day
Sunday 30th July 2023
We enjoyed our latest Summer gig at Sandringham Visitors Centre. A large crowd gathered to relax in the surroundings and savour the music.
Below is an email received from a visitor who enjoyed our performance. It's great to know we also encourage others to take up the Uke too.
Hello, thoroughly enjoyed your performance at Sandringham today , such lovely music.
It made me order a ukulele and would like to learn it now
Thank you for inspiring me
Kind regards
Marie M
Swanton Care Home Summer Fete. 22nd July 2023
Swanton Care Home 8th November 2023
Swanton Care Home 13th December 2023
Wells Summer Fair. Sunday 27th August
What an exceptional day this was. Lovely venue, lovely event, lovely crowd. We all enjoyed our day here, both playing and relaxing between sets.
We must also mention the wonderful Mike Fox, singer and saxophonist, who also starred at this event and helped make it a great day.
Some of our group enjoying Mike's music.
Thornage Hall Summer Fair. Sunday 3rd September 2023
We had never played at this venue before, but what a wonderful place this is. Thornage Hall is an independent charity providing supported living, learning and working for adults with learning disabilities. Its amazing what these people produce here. Its worth looking at their website.
TEA 4 2 Event at North Elmham 13th September 23
This Thursday we played at North Elmham. The afternoon Tea 4 2 event is always well attended by the villagers, which is a tribute to the hard working team that organises this regular event. The afternoon tea is held in the Memorial hall and provided by the Church for the elderly folk from North Elmham. Everyone enjoyed delicious cakes and sandwiches followed by a sing-a-long afternoon of music provided by the fabulous Fakenham Ukes.
Wighton Village Hall Grand Opening. 28th October 2023
On Saturday the Fakenham Ukes played at the grand opening of Wighton new village hall. We played the last gig in the old hall, about 18 months ago, and are thrilled to have been invited to play the first gig in the new venue. The event was attended by lots of villagers and friends who enjoyed a wonderful evening of music, song and dance.
