HARROGATE'S FABULOUS UKULELE BAND
ABOUT THE GROUP
Come Along and Strum
The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes meet weekly at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings at Oatlands Mount Club, 1 Coronation Grove, Harrogate, HG2 8BU for a sociable 'strum and sing' session. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, new members and Uke players visiting the area are always welcome. So, if you fancy trying your hand on the Uke, contact us for further information and don't forget to check out our Sample Songlist.
Come Join the Band
The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes appeal to music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues and making many public appearances, the Band has earned the admiration and affection of young and old alike. Get in touch to learn more about our repertoire and availability for your function.
NEWS & EVENTS
So summer's here and the band is gearing up for a very busy August and September. So far this year we have 50+ bookings so there are weeks when the band is working flat out to keep up with our increasingly busy schedule.
Highlights from the year so far are:
Yes, it was the end of last year but we are still over the moon at our appearance at Ripon Cathedral supporting the Henshaw's Christmas Concert (Henshaw's is a local charity based in Knaresborough).
In March, we supported the national 'Let's Dance' initiative supported by Angela Ripon, organised by our old friends 'Dancing for Well Being' at The Pavilions Harrogate.
In April we featured at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and supported Henshaw's Beer Festival. We also started the monthly St Michael's Hospice collection event at the Victoria Centre, Harrogate.
In May we were at Glampfest – a 3 day camping festival held in Knaresborough and we played at two VE Day events Glampfest fulfilled one of our ambitions – to play at a music festival beginning with 'G' – guess the rest!
In June, July and August we played four concerts as part of the North Yorkshire Council 'Summer Concerts Series' – held in Valley Gardens, Harrogate, Knaresborough Castle, Ripon Spa Gardens and Pateley Bridge. August will see us back at the Valley Gardens bandstand for the newly-formed Harrogate Town Council VJ Day celebrations.
And coming soon...
In late August and September we are playing at the Harrogate Food Festival in Ripley, Harrogate Autumn Flower Festival and the Newby Hall Apple Day celebrations.
October and November are always very slow – although we do have eight concerts booked – but then we have the busy month of December when the Hawaiian shirts are swapped for our Santa gear – a repeated highlight will be our return match at Ripon Cathedral.
Breaking news for 2026 – we have been invited to play at the International Beatles' Week in August, held at Strawberry Fields (yes, there really is one!) in Liverpool – a childhood haunt of John Lennon – it doesn't get much better!
Fundraising continues with impressive results. In the last financial year we raised £7000 for our charity partner, St Michael's Hospice - the photo shows Steve (our band leader) and Dave (Spa Town Ukes founder and our compere) presenting the cheque to Sandra, our contact at St Michael's - and we are on target to beat that this year. Since 2023, which was the fist 'proper' collecting year following the COVID restrictions we have raised £17,800 – every little helps...
COMMUNITY
Out and About with the Harrogate Spa Town Ukes
COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Ukes out on the Town
Whether it's carols at Christmas Markets, spreading a little joy to the elderly at a number of local care homes, appearing at local Galas and Summer Fairs or staging concerts at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate's Valley Gardens and Knaresborough Castle, above all the Harrogate Spa Town Ukes love to perform. Take a look at our Sample Songlist or visit our Contact Page if you'd like to find out more.
OUR CHARITIES
Ukes Helping Others
The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes proudly supports our partner charity, St Michael's Hospice, which provides in house and outreach support in the Harrogate District.
THE UKES LIVE IN ACTION
Check Them Out
HOLY UKES
The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes entertaining the 'Holiday at Home' guests at St Andrews Church, Starbeck.
UKES FOR TROOPS
Bringing a touch of vintage glamour to Harrogate's 40s Day at Valley Gardens.
UKU-LADIES
The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes 'Ukulele Ladeez' following their performance at a local film club showing 'Some Like it Hot' where Marilyn Monroe plays 'Sugar Cane' the ukulele player in an all female band.
JINGLE UKES
It wouldn't be Christmas without a few carols from the Harrogate Spa Town Ukes.
UKES FOR TROOPS
The Ukes appear again at the 2019 Harrogate International Festival 40s Day at Harrogate Valley Gardens. Here, Ros, Steve (our band leader, or Victor Silvester!) and Linda take a break.
UKES WHO CARE
Harrogate Spa Town Ukes entertain residents of Manor House residential home during their summer fair, on the hottest day of the year - hence the rather casual gear!
UKES WHO CARE
Harrogate Spa Town Ukes supporting the Harrogate Homeless Project.
REGAL UKES
The Ukes on the steps of the Harrogate Royal Hall before playing as part of the 120th anniversary celebrations.
REGAL UKES
The Ukes on the same stage the Beatles played on in the late 60s as part of the Harrogate Royal Hall 120th anniversary celebrations.
TALK OF THE SPA-TOWN
What Our Audiences Say About Us
On behalf of all the team at Saint Michael's Hospice, thank you so much for joining us in celebrating
Hospice Care Week! The concert you organised was so wonderful - everyone was smiling and having a
lovely time, enjoying the music and dancing in the glorious sunshine. Harrogate Spa Town Ukes do an
incredible job fundraising and raising awareness for Saint Michael’s Hospice and we’re so grateful for your
continued support over the years.
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On behalf of North Yorkshire West Federation of Women's Institutes and myself, please convey a big Thank
You to all the members who entertained us so brilliantly on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies who attended
thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I have received many glowing comments .
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The event was fantastic, everyone enjoyed the performance, so our thanks to the group.
Supporting Older People
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the members of the band who entertained us on Tuesday afternoon.
What a brilliant time we all had and how it cheered us all up in this break winter. The enthusiasm of the band
was contagious with all out members joining in. Jokes were good too!
Adephi Support Group
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I just wanted to pass on a big thank you to all of the Harrogate Spa Town Uke’s that made our
Apple Day at Newby Hall a great success. All the feedback we have received has been extremely
positive, we hope you had an enjoyable able day with us.
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Just wanted to confirm your lovely band are still able to come and entertain our group Let’s Sing Together at
our Christmas party. The members are really looking forward to you entertaining us again it was so
much fun on previous occasions.
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Just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed the band at mum's 90th birthday. What a fantastic
bunch of talented people, who were friendly and great fun and we also loved the bright summer
clothes by the way! Musically very impressive, the band are so good, great playing and singing. If I
ever have a party, you'll be top of the bill!
Granby Rose Care Home
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Over the last few years your group has become a major attraction in the Knaresborough Christmas
Market entertainment programme.
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I just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your support in helping to make (our open day) last
Saturday a huge success. The day exceeded all expectations and The Harrogate Spa Town Ukes
were brilliant.
Harrogate Royal Hall Open Day Co-ordinator
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Thank you so much for the brilliant entertainment the Spa Town Ukes have given us at all 4
Christmas parties, you really made them go with a swing!
Dancing for Well Being
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We really enjoyed your performance here at the Manor House and feel you would bring great
Christmas Spirit to our residents. Music talks to their souls and I want them to feel alive.
Manor House Care Home
CONTACT
Join us Wednesdays 7:30pm at:
Oatlands Mount Club
1 Coronation Grove
Harrogate
HG2 8BU
