© Strings n Things 2024
Strings n Things Music Group Trearddur Bay

Events

Previous Events in 2024

Menai Community Centre - 23 December 24

Here we played and sang mainly Christmas songs and Carols for about an hour and a half. They were a particulaly lovely and friendly crowd and we all enjoyed drinks and mince pies etc. Two talented ladies helped us along, by accompanying us in Welsh.

Penrhos Hopital - 19 December 24

Here we played for about an hour on each of the two wards. Mostly Christmas Carols and well known songs. It was really nice to bring a little sunshine to the patients. Amazingly one of the patients used to be a headmaster to one of the strings n Things members. Great fun.

The Ucheldre in Holyhead - 30th November 24

Here we opened Casey Jones ‘Save Penhrhos Woods’ show. Casey was raising moned to help save the woods from redevelopment. We did 4 songs, Whisky in the Jar, 8 days a week, the Ferryman and Folson Prison Blues. Ian, the sound gound guy did a great job in lifting the vocals above the instruments. We performed really well, best performance yet. Casey later said our “happiness radiated across the audience”.

Mirilli Mon Dementia and Activity Center - 15 October 24

Here we did some good old favourites and 60s songs to a large audience. we were a little thin on the ground due to holidays etc. but we did a great job. We also got fed with a delicious meal cooked by Paul

Gwelfor Community Centre. 2 October 2024

The ‘Warm Space’ reopened with a delicious meal and songs from us. We did some classic upbeat 60s songs. The audience and staff were so helpful and it was great fun all round. These volunteers are simply amazing in what they do. We had a very young percussionist join us. We also tried out a new PA system.

Berts Family Pub. Trearddur Bay, 30 September 2024

Although this was a technically a Monday night Pub session, It was a new venue for us, We tapped into their PA sytem and off we went. It was a little unusual for us as the speakers were (unusually) behind us. John who runs the bar provided lovely sandwiches and cakes. what a great night!

Boston Center Stage. 28 September 2024

This was our second time and we had the honour of opening the show. We did 6 well known songs of the 60’s and 70s. Nerves were a lot better than last time and we did a great job judging by the audience participation and comments. Some of the group went on to play in other acts, later on in the show.

Trearddur Bay Village Hall. 21-22 July 2024

This was to aid the Save the Children summer fair. We played on two days in a marquee (which we erected alongside the village Hall.) This was great fun from start to finish. half were on one side of the tend and the other half on the other side. We met the organiser Alison, an amazing woman and some of her team. and we were all given tea and cakes. As it turned out we played Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoon and again on Monday night. We were well and truly shattered.

Gwelfor Community Centre. 16 July 2024

Here we played for the Mirilli Mon Dementia and Activity Center. They were celebrating summer with an amazing array of assorted cakes, strawberries and ice cream We did some classic upbeat 60s songs. The audience and staff were amazing and it was great fun all round. What great work they do at the Gwelfor Community Centre.

Gaby’s Birthday Bash- Holyhead Sailing Club. 30 June 2024

Wow, what a great afternoon; here we played to Gaby’s birthday party, Gaby selected the songs and off we went. We sang and played well, David did ‘Billy O’shea’ and Sue did ‘Streets of London’ and ‘Cornwall my home’ and even sang the chorus of ‘Working Man’ in Welsh. There was an assortment of nibbles and an amazing array of home made cakes. Brilliant!

Gwelfor Community Centre. 19 June 2024

Here we played to the “warm space” group, We enjoyed a delicious meal and later some cakes and coffee. We did some classic 60s songs and all wore funny hats. Great fun all round.

Penrhos Hospital, Holyhead - 24 May 2024

Here we played at their open day, Also there was a welsh male voice choir and some alpacas. We played to the patients in two different wards areas f(or about an hour each), it was great fun and the patients loved it. It was sad to see some patients who were suffering with illness but also quite uplifting to see everyone clapping and singing.

Boston Centre Stage, Holyhead - 18 May 2024

This was our first gig with a paying audience, so we were extra nervous. We did 5 of our favourite songs and it all went brilliantly. What an experience!

Mirilli Mon Dementia and Activity Center - 19 March 24

What a gig this was, we played to the group at the Gwelfor Community Centre. They were simulating a pub night with a pie and a pint!. What great fun, with over an hour of 60s and 70s songs. There was even a bit of dancing.

Book Us

We love to play at any event, It’s good experience for us and provides some great benefits to others. We don’t charge for charitable events and it feels good to put something back into the community. Contact Mike for details and available dates.

Pub Sessions

Calendar Months 1st Monday - Standing Stones 2nd Monday - Driftwood 3rd Monday - Standing Stones 4th Monday - Driftwood Sessions start at about 7:30 until about 10. When there are 5 Mondays in the month we’ll find another location. These will be public venues so we may have others joining in and perhaps playing or singing with us. For more information check out ‘Jamming Etiquette’ on the tips page.
© Strings n Things 2024
Strings n Things Music Group Trearddur Bay

Events

Previous Events in 2024

Menai Community Centre -

23 December 24

Here we played and sang mainly Christmas songs and Carols for about an hour and a half. They were a particulaly lovely and friendly crowd and we all enjoyed drinks and mince pies etc. Two talented ladies helped us along, by accompanying us in Welsh.

Penrhos Hopital - 19 December 24

Here we played for about an hour on each of the two wards. Mostly Christmas Carols and well known songs. It was really nice to bring a little sunshine to the patients. Amazingly one of the patients used to be a headmaster to one of the strings n Things members. Great fun.

The Ucheldre in Holyhead - 30th November

24

Here we opened Casey Jones ‘Save Penhrhos Woods’ show. Casey was raising moned to help save the woods from redevelopment. We did 4 songs, Whisky in the Jar, 8 days a week, the Ferryman and Folson Prison Blues. Ian, the sound gound guy did a great job in lifting the vocals above the instruments. We performed really well, best performance yet. Casey later said our “happiness radiated across the audience”.

Mirilli Mon Dementia and

Activity Center - 15

October 24

Here we did some good old favourites and 60s songs to a large audience. we were a little thin on the ground due to holidays etc. but we did a great job. We also got fed with a delicious meal cooked by Paul

Gwelfor Community Centre. 2 October 2024

The ‘Warm Space’ reopened with a delicious meal and songs from us. We did some classic upbeat 60s songs. The audience and staff were so helpful and it was great fun all round. These volunteers are simply amazing in what they do. We had a very young percussionist join us. We also tried out a new PA system.

Berts Family Pub.

Trearddur Bay, 30

September 2024

Although this was a technically a Monday night Pub session, It was a new venue for us, We tapped into their PA sytem and off we went. It was a little unusual for us as the speakers were (unusually) behind us. John who runs the bar provided lovely sandwiches and cakes. what a great night!

Boston Center Stage. 28

September 2024

This was our second time and we had the honour of opening the show. We did 6 well known songs of the 60’s and 70s. Nerves were a lot better than last time and we did a great job judging by the audience participation and comments. Some of the group went on to play in other acts, later on in the show.

Trearddur Bay Village Hall. 21-22 July 2024

This was to aid the Save the Children summer fair. We played on two days in a marquee (which we erected alongside the village Hall.) This was great fun from start to finish. half were on one side of the tend and the other half on the other side. We met the organiser Alison, an amazing woman and some of her team. and we were all given tea and cakes. As it turned out we played Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoon and again on Monday night. We were well and truly shattered.

Gwelfor Community Centre. 16 July 2024

Here we played for the Mirilli Mon Dementia and Activity Center. They were celebrating summer with an amazing array of assorted cakes, strawberries and ice cream We did some classic upbeat 60s songs. The audience and staff were amazing and it was great fun all round. What great work they do at the Gwelfor Community Centre.

Gaby’s Birthday Bash- Holyhead Sailing

Club. 30 June 2024

Wow, what a great afternoon; here we played to Gaby’s birthday party, Gaby selected the songs and off we went. We sang and played well, David did ‘Billy O’shea’ and Sue did ‘Streets of London’ and ‘Cornwall my home’ and even sang the chorus of ‘Working Man’ in Welsh. There was an assortment of nibbles and an amazing array of home made cakes. Brilliant!

Gwelfor Community Centre. 19 June 2024

Here we played to the “warm space” group, We enjoyed a delicious meal and later some cakes and coffee. We did some classic 60s songs and all wore funny hats. Great fun all round.

Penrhos Hospital, Holyhead - 24 May 2024

Here we played at their open day, Also there was a welsh male voice choir and some alpacas. We played to the patients in two different wards areas f(or about an hour each), it was great fun and the patients loved it. It was sad to see some patients who were suffering with illness but also quite uplifting to see everyone clapping and singing.

Boston Centre Stage,

Holyhead - 18 May 2024

This was our first gig with a paying audience, so we were extra nervous. We did 5 of our favourite songs and it all went brilliantly. What an experience!

Mirilli Mon Dementia and Activity Center -

19 March 24

What a gig this was, we played to the group at the Gwelfor Community Centre. They were simulating a pub night with a pie and a pint!. What great fun, with over an hour of 60s and 70s songs. There was even a bit of dancing.

Book Us

We love to play at any event, It’s good experience for us and provides some great benefits to others. We don’t charge for charitable events and it feels good to put something back into the community. Contact Mike for details and available dates.

Pub Sessions

Calendar Months 1st Monday - Standing Stones 2nd Monday - Driftwood 3rd Monday - Standing Stones 4th Monday - Driftwood Sessions start at about 7:30 until about 10. When there are 5 Mondays in the month we’ll find another location. These will be public venues so we may have others joining in and perhaps playing or singing with us. For more information check out ‘Jamming Etiquette’ on the tips page.