S.U.M. 2016

Last updated 19th August 2017

The Shropshire Ukulele Massive is proud to be a supporter of The Ukulele Kids Club UK -
A charity which helps very sick children in hospitals
by donating Ukuleles and teaching how to play them.
We have made them our dedicated charity and will be raising as much as we can
to support this fantastic organisation.
Total Collected by S.U.M. for UKC-UK so far is £2098.50
Please click on the banner below to find out more about UKC UK and how to donate

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Chili Monster (https://www.facebook.com/chilimonster1) in association with S.U.M. members Jock, Maddy, Stuart & Sheila is running a workshop for absolute beginners at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival. If you are going to the festival why not come along and say Hi!
Workshops will be held in 'The Studio' on Saturday 26th August & Sunday 27th August from 16:00 to 17:15 and on Monday 28th August from 10:00 to 11:15 culminating in a live performance on stage at 'The Village Stage' on Monday 28th August at 13:30

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We've been invited to play at The Methodist Centre,
Lansdowne Rd, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0HZ on saturday evening, 2nd September 2017.
from 19:30 to 21:30. There will be a break for refreshments ... all players are invited to join us

please click here to go to the event page

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After a great days gigging at The food festival in June this year we have been invited by the same organisation to take part in Oktoberfest on Saturday 7th October :)
- more details as we get them ...

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Copthorne Kickers, a charity group for people who have had heart operations, have asked us to play for them at The Lord Hill Hotel on 19th October 2017
- more details as we get them

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We have been asked to do a gig for 'Ketley Good Companions' (Senior Citizens Group) on Wednesday, 8th November, 2017 @ the Horseshoes Inn, Ketley. Fuel money will be available for car-sharing and we'll meet there at 13:30 for a 14:00 start

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We've been asked to do another W.I Christmas Party
This time its at Nesscliffe on 7th December 2017
- more details as we get them

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We've been asked to do another Christmas Party!
This one's at The Lord Hill Hotel on 13th December 2017
for The Inner Wheel Club of Shrewsbury
- more details as we get them

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THE BELLE V'UKES:
A weekly Ukulele Jam Session held at
THE REABROOK SOCIAL CLUB, SCOTT STREET, SHREWSBURY, SY3 7PX, UK
every sunday evening 19.30 to 21.30.
Players of all abilities welcome. Beginners are very welcome - we will give you tuition and lots of encouragement,
especially if you ply us with beer ...

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The Brickaleles Orchestra, which is a free collective orchestra of ukulele players meet at
The Bricklayers Arms in Copthorne, Shrewsbury every Tuesday evening 1900 - 2130.
Players of all ages and abilities are made very welcome from absolute beginners onwards.
Why not come along and join in - click the image below for more info
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Shrewsbury Ukulele Jam

A meeting for absolute beginners, held at
The Reabrook Club, every 2nd week on a Thursday

for more info please click on the logo below

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The High and Mighty Uke Club- meets once a month at
The Tiddly in Telford
(Click on the image below to go to the relevant facebook page for more info)

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The Bridgnorth Ukulele Band meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm
at the All Forces Club, Bridge Street, Bridgnorth WV15 6AF
for more info please click the image below

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The Shropshire Strummers meet every week somewhere in Shropshire to share their love of playing the ukulele. Take a look at the calendar. Everyone is welcome including absolute beginners who are usually bashing out a chord or three by the end of the night. Call Adrian on 07904 624357 or join the Mailing List

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'Cool and Uke' is a Ukulele jam session happening on a tuesday night at The Meadow Inn, Ironbridge, from 7.30. All and as yet undiscovered ages and abilities welcome. All we ask is you play ukulele, sing along and smile... further info can be got from coolanduke@gmail.com.

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The Ukey Monster - Lively contemporary ukulele collective based in Ellesmere – featuring vocal harmonies, some Ukey sizzling solos and luscious licks, plus big daddy double bass grooves.
(Click on the image above to go to the relevant facebook page for more info)

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Community Uke are a Ukulele group performing in SY5 and Shrewsbury area,
email info@communityuke.org.uk
(Click on the image above to go to the relevant facebook page for more info)

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The U3A Ukulele Group are a group of players who are all members of the University of the Third Age (or U3A). Most of us have picked up such skills as we have from scratch over the past couple of years.
Our group doesn't have formal tuition, but we have made steady progress together by means of application and mutual inspiration! Our more experienced players do make a point of encouraging and nurturing complete beginners. You can find out more about us by clicking here

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