Big House in the North Ukulele Weekend, 9-11 February, 2024

Fri, Feb 9, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Feb 11, 2024 12:00 PM 12:00
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The fabulous Big House in the North is back - and more luxurious than ever. Top bands and artists, big strum and singalong sessions, open mic, included workshops and lots of nice food - all hosted in the 4-star North Lakes Hotel, Penrith.

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Featuring Opera-Lele, Dead Mans Uke, Astraluna and Warehouse of Thieves.

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21

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Big House in the Country NORTH

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 7:00 PM 19:00 Mon, Feb 24, 2020 11:00 AM 11:00
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Our 3-night residential ukulele weekend, Big House in the Country, is back for a 6th time. We have a great line-up of music, entertainment and inclusive workshops, with time to jam and explore the grounds and local walks too.

With performances from Tricity Vogue, Andy Eastwood, Phil Doleman & Dead Mans Uke. Hosted by The League of Ukulele Gentlemen, including entertainment by the legend Jimmy Cricket.

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World of Ukes Christmas Party

Saturday, December 14, 2019
8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
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Celebrate your ukulele Christmas in Carlisle at the World of Ukes Christmas Party.

Held at Carlisle Masonic Hall, Portland Square, Carlisle, this will be a really fun and festive evening featuring a big strum and singalong with local group Ukes Agogo (bring your ukes!), beautiful instrumentals from Galloway-based Mike Haysom, and plenty of fun with Opera-lele!

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Big House in the Country SOUTH

Fri, Oct 4, 2019 7:00 PM 19:00 Mon, Oct 7, 2019 11:00 AM 11:00
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An excellent ukulele break for 3 nights in a four star hotel, with full board accommodation and entertainment provided, centering around the world famous Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Yes, George Hinchliffe's fabulous ensemble will be performing in the function suite of our host hotel, and staying over so you can meet these amazing ukulele stars. There's a full programme of ukulele playing, teaching and concerts to enjoy - together with fantastic food and a big hotel, exclusively booked in its entirety for our party!

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The Uke Express 2019 - Pickering

Fri, Sep 20, 2019 7:00 PM 19:00 Sat, Sep 21, 2019 11:00 PM 23:00
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The Uke Express returns to Pickering on the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September, 2019. We have a private steam train charter just for our ukulele party - to sing and strum our way to Whitby and back.

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Manitoba Hal Beginner Blues Workshop and Gig

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
3:00 PM 9:30 PM 15:00 21:30
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Canada’s roots and blues musician Manitoba Hal will be at World of Ukes in August to present his beginner blues workshop and treat us to his amazing live show.

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Katy Vernon Gig with Big Sign & Strum

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
7:30 PM 9:45 PM 19:30 21:45
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Bring your ukes for a Big Sing & Strum to some classic songs with Andy Webster, and then follow that up with a concert from Katy Vernon, who arrives at World of Ukes from the USA to play.

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The Uke Express South - A Steam Train & Uke Weekend

Fri, Apr 5, 2019 7:00 PM 19:00 Sat, Apr 6, 2019 11:00 PM 23:00
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A fantastic steam weekend on the West Somerset Railway - with chartered steam train, beer festival, big strum and singalongs and concert performances!

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Big House in the Country Ukulele Weekend

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 3:00 PM 15:00 Mon, Jan 14, 2019 11:00 AM 11:00
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An excellent ukulele break for 3 nights, with full board accommodation and entertainment provided, centering around the world famous Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Yes, George Hinchliffe's fabulous ensemble will be performing in the ballroom of our host hotel, and staying over so you can meet these amazing ukulele stars. There's a full programme of ukulele playing, teaching and concerts to enjoy - together with fantastic food and a big hotel, exclusively booked in its entirety for our party!

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The Big Christmas Ukulele Party

Saturday, December 8, 2018
2:30 PM 11:00 PM 14:30 23:00
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A fantastic way to get in the festive mood, our Big Christmas Ukulele Party promises fun, learning, music and bright lights!

Inclusive Ukulele Workshop
Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
Chartered Vintage Tram Tour
Big Festive Strum & Sing
New - Christmas Cabaret
Pre-Dinner Bubbly and 4 Course Gala Dinner with Wine
Evening Concert and Dance
Grand Raffle

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The Uke Express Steam Train and Uke Weekend

Fri, Nov 2, 2018 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, Nov 4, 2018 11:00 PM 23:00
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The Uke Express returns to Pickering on the weekend of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November!

With options to include:

Friday Night Big Strum & Open Mic
Specially Chartered Steam Train on Saturday
Saturday Night Triple-Header Concert
Specially Chartered Steam Train on Sunday
Sunday Night Big Strum & Open Mic
Workshops

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Lucky-Leles Tour

Sat, Apr 7, 2018 11:30 AM 11:30 Wed, Apr 11, 2018 11:00 PM 23:00
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Lucky-Leles & The League of Ukulele Gentlemen in concert.

Berlin's Lucky Leles are embarking on a whistle-stop tour of the UK. Their fast-paced, exciting show jumps across musical genres in a riot of entertainment. Accompanied by The League of Ukulele Gentlemen's big sound - this is an opportunity not to miss!

The bands perform at the day/night event, Big Boat on the Thames, at Colvend in Scotland, Carlisle's Old Fire Station venue and Newbold Verdon in Leicestershire. Local contacts for tickets are shown below.

7th April at Big Boat on the Thames event, London

9th April at Colvend Village Hall, Dumfries, 7.30pm

10th April at the Old Fire Station, Carlisle, 8pm

11th April at Newbold Verdon Social Club, Leicestershire, 7.30pm

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7

11:30 AM11:30

Big Boat on the Thames - Luxury London Ukulele Experience

Saturday, April 7, 2018
11:30 AM 10:30 PM 11:30 22:30
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Join us for a fantastic, luxury day out in London, cruising the Thames aboard the privately chartered craft, The Elizabethan. With beautiful food, great entertainment and sightseeing built in, this will be a truly capital day out.

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Big House in the Country Ukulele Weekend

Fri, Feb 23, 2018 7:00 PM 19:00 Mon, Feb 26, 2018 11:00 AM 11:00
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An excellent ukulele break for 3 nights, with full board accommodation and entertainment provided, including the world famous Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!

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The Big Christmas Ukulele Party - Blackpool

Saturday, December 9, 2017
2:30 PM 11:00 PM 14:30 23:00
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A fantastic way to get in the festive mood, our Big Christmas Ukulele Party promises fun, learning, music and bright lights!

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The Uke Express

Saturday, October 28, 2017
9:20 AM 3:30 PM 09:20 15:30
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For the fourth year in a row, the fantastic, fun-filled steam adventure that is The Uke Express is on the rails again! This year, a change of venue to keep things fresh, and we've chartered a private train on the West Somerset Railway.

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