The Small Strings for Sport in Mind

The Small Strings are playing The Club At Mapledurham on Saturday 14 November, with the night running as a fundraiser for Sport in Mind.

They're Reading's own 21-piece band, and their whole thing is built around classic singalong rock, pop and soul anthems reimagined with a ukulele twist. The sound comes from a combination of infectious energy, rich vocal harmonies, a pounding rhythm section and a smattering of violin, which they use to turn familiar tunes into something original. It's a big ensemble for a ukulele-led set, so you'll get a full band sound rather than a small acoustic one.

The evening is a fundraiser: every ticket sold goes directly to Sport in Mind, a leading UK mental health sports charity that uses physical activity to support people experiencing mental health problems. If you're planning to bring a group, tables can be booked through The Club at Mapledurham.

Doors open at 6pm, and food is available from 6pm to 7.30pm, so there's plenty of time to eat and settle in before the music starts promptly at 8pm. The venue is The Club At Mapledurham on Chazey Heath, just on the outskirts of Reading.