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 it's autumn already and we've just played our last August gig at the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle – here's a photo of the band on the stage.
Earlier in August we supported St Michael's, our charity partner, at their open gardens event where we were delighted to present them with a cheque for £5000 – the amount we have raised since their last open gardens in August 2023. The photo below has been published in the Harrogate Advertiser and on their web site.
Things slow down now that summer is over (did it ever arrive?), but we have a busy September with two birthday parties, a themed '60s' event and an appearance at Newby Hall which we will be playing at their end of season Apple Day. Then five gigs in October and a restful November, leading us up to Christmas where we already have nine bookings – with more to come.
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
