Category: Ukulele for Fun

From October, the Beginners and Improvers Ukulele Group will meet in the Byron Suite at the John Godber Centre. These sessions will take place on the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays of each month commencing at 10.00 am and running for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Sessions are open to ukulele players of all abilities and none. Complete beginners are always welcome. If anyone who does not have access to an instrument would like to give this a try, we do have an instrument available for you to borrow. Hucknall Library also operate a ukulele loan scheme.

Ukuleles are built in a variety of sizes the main ones being soprano, concert and tenor. Unlike the guitar which has more strings than players have fingers, a ukulele has four strings which makes it far easier to play.

It is not just George Formby classics that we play, in fact we play very few of those, but a vast selection of contemporary and classic songs. Even after a few basic lessons it is surprising just how many songs a beginner is able to play.

Our sessions are balanced to appeal to all levels, and although we are, in the finest traditions of the u3a, self taught, there is a wealth of experience and expertise available for any beginner to tap into.

So, if you have always wanted to play an instrument here is your opportunity. Please contact myself, John Pretty or Phil Attenborough using the website contact form or speak to either of us at our monthly members meeting.

Our next session is on Monday 13^th October commencing at 10:00am in the John Godber Centre.

John Pretty Phil Attenborough Group Leaders

 Announcing more Beginners & Improvers Ukulele sessions on the following dates; 7th and 21st of July, 4th and 18th of August and 1st and 15th of September.

Our sessions take place on the first and third Monday of each month from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Byron Bar at the John Godber Centre.

Complete beginners are welcome at all times, just contact John Pretty or Phil Attenborough using the form on the Ukulele page of our website. Or speak to either of us at the members meeting.

The sessions are structured to lead our players on a musical journey starting out with a little knowledge of basic chords and strumming technique and building week by week to extend their knowledge and improve playing. We do this by learning and performing many of the popular songs contained in our exclusive Hucknall u3a Ukulele Songbook. Above all in the finest tradition of the u3a we have lots of laughs along the way.

Do strum  along and join in.

Would you like to play a Ukulele? It’s fun and easy to get started.

Our Beginners and Improvers Ukulele Group will be pleased to welcome any new members. Six sessions have been arranged to be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of October, November and December.

The first date is:

Thursday 10th October meeting in the Byron Suite at the John Godber Centre starting at 10:00am.

If you don’t own a ukulele, there are a few instruments available on loan. Contact Philip Attenborough or John Pretty by completing the form on the Ukulele for Fun page of the website.

Our new look Ukulele Group is proving to be a success. The majority of us are now downloading the song books from the internet, saving time and money. 

The formula of a playlist followed by “Group Members Choice” is proving successful.

If you feel you would like to become a member why not come and listen sometime, you might enjoy it! 

Contact the group leader for details –

Phil Attenborough

We have had a slight change of format which seems to be working well. Members are now able to access our Song Books online, meaning most of us bring our devices to our meetings (an excellent way of saving paper!)

Regardless of ability, new members are always welcome, surprisingly the men outnumber the women! Feel free to come along and see if it’s for you!