Dee Ukes rounded off this session with a little party and a lot of yummy food! Many thanks to all who brought along food and drinks and to those who performed party pieces. What a lot of talented people in my group. But then I knew that anyway!
I was also delighted to receive a lovely card ( see below) and a generous money gift to get something nice. Woohoo! I am really lucky to have so many great friends who give so much of their time to Dee Ukes and make it the very special group that it has become. (Welling up now!) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🙂
Here are a couple of photos and some videos of the fun afternoon.
Our George at his best!
Mame and Bette were delighted with their song from Pat
Well, that was our last gathering of the session. Our next class will be on Tuesday 4th September. I hope you all enjoy the break, although some of us will be at no less than 7 gigs between now and then! 🙂
Dee Ukes were back to Glebe Court in Kirriemuir where we haven’t been since April 2017, so it was nice to meet up with some familiar faces again. We are always made to feel so welcome there and soon our audience was singing along with us. We even persuaded Margaret and Agnes to dance the Slosh with Pat. They were rewarded with a big round of applause and a hug from Pat. Great fun! We’ll be back next March! 🙂
Dee Ukes @ Glebe Court, Kirriemuir 18/07/18
Can you see what the picture is on the door behind us? Nice touch!
17/07/18 Round Up:
New gig: Tuesday 11th September 2018, 7.15 – 8.15pm, Carnoustie Muirdrum Rural, Erskine Church Hall, Carnoustie.
Next week we will be having our party. I am really looking forward to hearing all the party pieces. Please note we will be in the big hall for our party. 🙂
Dee Ukes had a lovely run up the coast to Fordmill Care Home in Montrose. We had a great time with an audience of over 30 people including staff members and relatives. The service users really enjoyed our music and there were calls for us to come back again, even before we had finished! As always there were a few stand out service users. One wheel chair lady in the corner was so excited to join in with the singing. Syd knew all of the songs and even asked for a Jim Reeves song when we go back. He later added not to leave it too long! Another lovely lady called Ella, who we found out later was 92, struggled to her feet and with support, had a valient go at doing the Slosh. Well done to her and the others who took to the floor. Julia, the Activities’ Co-ordinator for Fordmill, was wonderful with the service users, who all adore her. The hospitality we received from all the staff was great. We even enjoyed home made cookies and flap jacks. Tasty! What a terrific afternoon. 🙂
To complete yet another busy week, a few strangely dressed Dee Ukers appeared on a float travelling around Carnoustie as part of Carnoustie Gala Day. The float, designed by Ken Johnston, looked amazing. The theme was Ali Baba and the Forty Gowfers to acknowledge the Open Golf competition being held in Carnoustie. Carnoustie streets were lined with hundreds of smiling spectators, some of whom were singing along to our songs, despite the pipe band marching right behind us! They sounded great, but we managed to hold our own! 🙂 Here are a few photos of us on the float. Many thanks to Libby and Laura-May from Two Sisters Cafe for inviting us to join them and help promote their Food Is Free campaign.
Scone the Road Again
Carnoustie House Grounds was a spectacle to see with thousands of people taking advantage of the brilliant sunshine and all that the Gala had to offer for children and adults alike. What an amazing time we had.
We were lucky enough to meet a lovely young man called Niall Mitchell who spent quite a bit of his time taking some fantastic Photographs of us in the park. Many thanks Niall.
Many thanks also to Max Fordyce for taking the following brilliant photographs.
Here are a few other photos taken on the day.
Fun in the sun!
Cheers!
Need to keep our energy levels up.
Liz being shown how to do the Floss @ Carnoustie Gala Day.
It has been great weather for Gala Days and ukulele gigs. Dee Ukes were on stage at Coldside Gala Day where the crowds were enjoying the sunshine as well as the entertainment.
Dee Ukes @ Coldside Gala day, Hilltown Park 30/06/18
Dee Ukes also had a trip to Kirriemuir this week to entertain at Storyville House. One lady danced all the way across the room supported by her walking frame! Another gentleman got into the spirit of things by making his walking sticks do the dancing! It’s great to see music being enjoyed despite frailty and other health issues. Some people show remarkable spirit!
Dee Ukes @ Storyville House, Kirriemuir 05/07/18
Many thanks to our Maggie who treated us all to a mini banquet as a thank you for her birthday gifts. What a star!
03/07/18 Round Up:
New gigs:
Wednesday 3rd October 1-2pm – Kirrie Day Care, Glebe House DD8 4DP
Monday 22nd October 2-3.45pm – Over 60s Club, Gerard Hall, Monifieth
Monday 7th January 2019 2-3.45pm – Over 60s Club, Gerard Hall, Monifieth
Thursday 14th February – 2-4pm (break in middle), St Luke’s Church Women’s Guild, West Queen Street, B/F
Songs practised:
Bye Bye Gloomy Days
Five Foot Two Medley
Oh You Beautiful Doll
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Lily of Laguna / On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep
Spread A Little Happiness
Music Hall Medley
Yellow Submarine
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain
Cotton Fields/Pick a Bale Of Cotton
Wow! What a week! In the words of Mame ” Who says we auldies can’t have fun!” It’s Funday every day for Dee Ukes.
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