Hazel’s Blog — 2026
9 entries from 2026, newest first.
Trimley St. Mary’s Arts Centre, Suffolk. Amnesty International fundraiser
Tonight we returned to a fascinating venue - a beautiful old church transformed into a thriving arts centre - to help raise money for Amnesty International.
The Norton, Cold Norton
It was a treat to be invited to the Norton's Ale Festival, although I would like it to be known that the band were there to play as well! And, to my delight, there was a resident dog who spent the…
The Woodcutters Arms, Leigh-on-Sea
It's always good to have an enthusiastic crowd who love to sing along and join in with us, and the audience at The Woodcutters Arms didn't disappoint. Dave assumed bass duties as well as his usual…
Ray and Matt’s wedding
The oldest venue we have ever played in: Wilton’s Music Hall, built in the 1690s, with an amazing auditorium and floor after floor of history.
The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch
A view from the other side of the ‘Other stage’ — out of action with a broken wrist, and watching the gig from the audience for once.
Bures Festival, Suffolk
Asked back to this brilliant festival, and the sun shone all afternoon — plus we dared to unleash ‘When I’m Cleaning Windows’ on the unsuspecting throng.
The Royal Oak (The Dickie), East Bergholt
Outside in the sunshine, a small but appreciative crowd, and the debut of my new ‘thin white uke’.
The Ironworks Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea
When we formed D’Ukes we agreed the ‘F’ word would never be uttered within the band. That vow was well and truly broken at the Ironworks.
The Norton Pub, Cold Norton
Here we are again, back on the road with our first gig of 2026, although not far from our home turf. We always enjoy the Norton – staff and punters alike are friendly and enthusiastic and this time…