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Wolverhampton ukulele band to perform at restaurant

A band of ukulele players will be taking over a restaurant while they entertain a group of trainee chefs.

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Student Evan Ludlow joined by The Ukeing Wolves group members Joy Thomas and Sue Potts

Wolverhampton-based band The, Ukeing Wolves, are holding their annual anniversary meal on March 21 at the Academy restaurant for Wolverhampton college.

The band, which consists of ukulele players aged 17 - 70, will be tucking into a three-course meal prepared and served by college students who are studying for cookery and hospitality qualifications.

The group will play a selection of pop, blues, soul and traditional ukulele music throughout the evening.

Elizabeth Lee, hospitality tutor at the college, said: “This is the fourth time the group have joined us in the restaurant and it promises to be another entertaining evening of lively music performed by the diners and delicious food prepared by our students.”

The Ukeing Wolves meet every week and perform at fetes, shows, beer festivals and private functions to raise money for local charities.

People interested in joining the group or booking them for an event can contact the band on wolverhamptonukuleleband.co.uk.

The 48-seat restaurant is also open to the public for lunch on Wednesdays and for lunch and dinner on Thursday.

Tables can be booked by calling 01902 821431 or 01902 821329.