Club Website & contact

Town, area

Info (all are in UK, in roughly North to South order, Scotland at the top, and this list end with North London. See South for all clubs in London and South)

Ukulele Society of Great Britain

Digswell, Herts

Next meeting  see http://www.usgb.co.uk/  Digswell Village Hall, Herts

 

 

 

 

Monday Ukearist

Leith, Edinburgh

now happening at the Mackenzie School of English, 6 John's Place, Leith EH6 7EP, just a five minute stroll from the foot of Leith Walk. Every other Monday evening, 7 to 10-ish.

Uke Hoot

Edinburgh

Uke Hoot meets every Wednesday evening, from 7.30pm, at The Kilderkin, Canongate, Edinburgh. Beginners are welcome. Updates are posted on our website, as well as links to our songbooks:  http://ukehoot.tumblr.com/

Ukes for Fun

Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne

We meet on Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 at The Cumberland Arms, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. We started meeting last year as a midweek session for members of George Welch's Ukulele Allstars (sessions on Sunday afternoons at The Biscuit Factory Art Gallery in Byker) but both sessions are open to anyone who wants to come along. There is a Google Group that is for members of both George Welch's Ukulele Allstars and Ukes For Fun!: http://groups.google.com/group/ukes

Newcastle City Library Ukulele Class

Newcastle Upon Tyne

https://www.facebook.com/groups/304528166558743/
Email - info@elliejamieson.com
Every Friday, city centre.12noon til 1pm drop in class

Ukulele class - all welcome
 

Wooler Angel Delights

Wooler, Northumberland

We meet Wednesday evenings at 6.45pm in The Angel Pub. Come along and listen or have a go. Ring if you haven’t got a ukulele and we will bring a spare one along for you to try. 01668283488. You will be very welcome.
 

Carlisle Ukulele Club

Carlisle

We meet up every other Sunday from 12-2pm at Club 35 on Lowther Street Carlisle . Beginners welcome www.carlisleukeclub.webs.com  Contact carlisleukuleleclub@live.co.uk for more information

Tune Army Ukulele club

Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne

First Monday of each month. 48-50 front street,  Whickham  NE16 4DT
 

Biddulph Ukulele Group

Biddulph

Biddulph Ukulele Group : meets every Thursday in The Biddulph Arms, Congleton Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands ST8 6QJ ...Time: 7.30p.m. onwards No Admission fee.  Further details: Eric Cox 01782 514896 or mysterycox@ntlworld.com web-sitewww.B-U-G.org.uk

Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express

Darlington

Monthly - see website:  http://ukuleleexpress.blogspot.co.uk/

South Lakes Ukulele Orchestra 

Ulverston

Would you like to play and perform with others in a light-hearted group? Then join the newly formed: South Lakes Ukulele Orchestra.  We meet 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, 7.30pm, Natterjacks Café (34 Queen St, Ulverston). All abilities welcome. Email: southlakesuke@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/southlakesukuleleorchestra

Ukulele Club of Hebden Bridge

Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge

Refer to link

Uke at the Duke

 

Cleveland 

2nd wednesday of each month at The Duke William Pub Skelton Cleveland  at 7.30pm contact Stan Gee for more details 01642 478859 or just come along. Ukuleles available for anyone wanting to try before they buy. Friendly little club with people of all ages from 12 upwards and of all standards.

Cleveland Ukuleles (C'Ukes)

 

Skipton

We meet every Tuesday 7.30 - 10.00pm at the Royal George in Skelton, Cleveland.  Our website is www.clevelandukulele.co.uk

MUC  Morecambe Ukulele Club

Morecambe

Meet every Saturday morning 10:00 till 12:00 at the Trimpell Sports & Social Club, Out Moss Lane, Morecambe. LA4 4UP.  Ukuleles and Banjo Ukuleles welcome.  Ralph Pointon 078172 19432 

Marsden Ukulele Club

Marsden, West Yorkshire

International Purveyors of Popular and Unpopular Songs (MUCIPPUPS for short) meet every Monday evening, 8:30 onward at The New Inn, Manchester Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire,  HD7 6NF. All fellow Ukahollics, from pros to beginners welcome.

The Grand Old Uke of York

 

York

The Grand Old Uke of York is the original ukulele group playing in York, UK.  We play a plethora of tunes from James Blunt, Jessie J, James Brown, ACDC to Randy Newman; and of course we celebrate awesome players such as James Hill, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and good old George Formby Jnr.  The Grand Old Uke of York (aka GOUY) meet every Tuesday from 7.30pm,
 see http://gouyclub.wordpress.com    Twitter: @gouyclub  Email: gouyclub@yahoo.com

The Bradford Ukes

 

Bradford

we meet every tues from 7pm-9pm   Clayton village Hall,Bradford,BD14 6QN from 7pm-9pm..everybody welcome from Beginners to advanced..children to adults.
We have a facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/the.bradford.ukes/ for the group and we also have a page  on facebook- https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheBradfordUkes 

Preston Ukulele Strummers Society (PUSS)  

Preston

Meeting at Korova Arts Café & Bar, 15-16 St Wilfrid Street (entrance on Charnley Street), Preston, Lancashire. PR1 2US  Details here: www.facebook.com/groups/PrestonUkeClub/  
All ukeheads of all abilities welcome (even ones from other groups perhaps? Oh go on then.)

Bury & District Uke Club (B.A.D Uke)

Bury, Lancashire

Chris is  the landlord of The Flying Shuttle in Bury (BL9 0PN) . He is a guitarist, vocalist and avid Uke player. He says: I’d like to let you know about a new Ukelele Club in Lancashire . .  ‘The Flying Uke-Holics’ . We are hosting a club on the first Wednesday of every month, from 8.00pm. I have tutorial assistance from the amazing Paul Davies (UkePunk) and equipment assistance from Read Franklin Heywood (local music shop and all round good guys).   All are welcome, from beginners to giggers young and old . . .     Contact and general info via website please . http://the-flying-shuttle.com   uke@the-flying-shuttle.com

Wigan Ukulele Club

Wigan

Wigan Ukulele Club meet every Wednesday night at the Crooke Hall Inn, Wigan 7-30pm till tennish.  All Ukists welcome; beginners, done a bit experts, all ages too.

See website www.wiganukuleleclub.co.uk

Wirral Ukulele Fanatics

Hoylake

Wirral Ukulele Fanatics are open for business and we're serving anyone who wants some! Interested?  Come along to the weekly meeting at 8 o'clock on Tuesdays at Vanilla in Hoylake and see what you think. It's open to all ages and abilities including complete beginners. It's not a contest, it's just a bit of fun. It doesn't matter if you don't own a uke as we have a couple of spares on hand to try out.  Find us on Facebook by copy & pasting this link www.facebook.com/WirralUkuleleFanatics and like us. Because we like you!

The Barnhowlers Ukulele Club

Saddleworth

We meet most Sundays Between 1230 - 1530 at The Cross Keys Inn ,Running Hill Gate ,Uppermill, Saddleworth , OL3 6LW ,Tel 01457  874626    look at the pub web page for contact http://crosskeysuppermill.com/What's%20On.html

Beehive Ukulele Club

Ripley, Derbyshire

Beehive Ukulele Club, Beehive Inn, 151 Peashill, Riple, Derbyshir, DE5 3JN
Thursday evenings 9- 10pm, £5 per lesson
https://www.facebook.com/groups/RipleyandbelperUkes/
contact RipleyandbelperUkes@groups.facebook.com
 

Otley Ukulele Orchestra -

Otley

Otley Ukulele Orchestra - meets every Monday at The Woolpack Studios (14 Bondgate, Otley)from 7pm. Check out our blog for what we do www.otleyukuleleorchestra.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.

Seaside Uke Strummers

Scarborough

Seaside Uke Strummers (Scarborough Ukulele Club)
Website: http://seasideukestrummers.weebly.com/
Email: seasideukes@gmail.com  Twitter: @Seasideukes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Seaside-Ukes/100008185656490  We meet on Monday nights at 7.30pm at the at the Valley Pub, 51 Valley Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the upstairs dinning room. Experienced players and beginners are welcome

Roundhay Ukulele Group

Leeds

meets every Wednesday at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Drive, Leeds. All abilities welcome! Find us on Facebook or have a look at our blog www.roundhayukulelegroup.wordpress.com

Bolton Ukulele Group (BUG)

Bolton

Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at The Old Man & Scythe pub at 8pm.  We play popular to eclectic range of songs from songbooks together and these can be downloaded from our Facebook page or http://boltonukulelegroup.tumblr.com/

 

 

 

Liverpool Ukulele Orchestra

Huyton, Liverpool

Weekly meet at Huyton Pk Club, The Park, Huyton, Liverpool L36 5SU Wed 7:30 to 9:00pm. Details here http://liverpoolukuleleorchestra.com/

Stemps Ukulele Band

Crosby, Liverpool

We meet every Tuesday night about 8pm, upstairs at Stamps Bar, Crosby (Liverpool). We play anything we can find the chords and lyrics for.  All levels of players are welcome - from 'Never picked up a uke'  to 'Professional busker'.  The bar always has some good real ale so it's bound to be a good night out.   You can check out our page at http://www.stampsbar.co.uk/ukulele-night.html

Grinners and Strummers Club

Swinton, Manchester

Saturday aft   Refer here:  Uk Uke Club

Sheffield Ukulele Sundays

Sheffield

Sundays at 9pm  Riverside Café Bar

Bassetlaw Ukulele Group

 

Retford, Worksop & nearby

See their web site for more details http://bassetlawukulele.co.uk/

Southport Ukulele Club

 

Southport

We meet every other Sunday at The Mount Pleasant pub in Southport. We play what people request and have a good mix of age and ability. All welcome!  for more info: southportukulele.blogspot.com,  southportukulele@gmail.com,  search for us on Facebook,  or call Julia on 0795 184 6291

Fanny Rossington's Ukulele Players  

Ormskirk

Fanny Rossington's Ukulele Players, meet at the Farmers club , Burscough Street , Ormskirk L39 2EL, every Thursday evening from 7-10pm. Everyone welcome to come along and have some fun.  Contact : Fritz 01695 576802 , after 6pm.  

Ormskirk Ukulele Club

 

Ormskirk

We now meet every Thursday 7.15 to 9.45 at Ormskirk Rugby Club, Green Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire. L39 1ND.  Beginners and experienced musicians welcome as are all age groups.  Family groups also welcome. Subs are £6 monthly, first week free  First week free.  www.ormskirkukuleleclub.org.uk  facebook link

Ukulele and Song Bash

 

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Last Wednesday of each month. 7:30pm.  Upstairs at the Boarhound, 37 Brook St. SK11 7AD  Maccukulele@live.co.uk

Nantwich NメUkes

Nantwich Cheshire

meet once a week, Nantwich, Cheshire, UK.

https://www.facebook.com/NantwichNukes

Go Ukulele Crazy

 

Lichfield/Burton on Trent

6 Groups across Lichfield/Burton on Trent area – weekly meetings at various venues daytime and evening – please ring Joanna Stevenson for more information 01283 790109 or mobile 07415 798134 to find a group to suit you www.goukulelecrazy.co.uk

MUGS Mansfield Ukulele Group 

Mansfield, Notts

Black Bull, Woodhouse Rd,  Mansfield, Notts NG18 2BQ  on Mondays  7.00 -8.30 ( 50p / session) for an informal Uke tutorial /session  . We welcome all uke players whatever standard - just come and have a go.   http://mansfieldukulelegroup.co.uk/

Chester Ukulele Players

 

Chester

We are the Chester Ukulele Players. We meet every Tuesday evening from 8pm to 10pm at the Chester Music Theatre, Tarvin Road, Chester. Our web address is www.chesterukuleleplayers.co.uk

Sleaford Ukulele Orchestra

Sleaford

see website:   http://www.sleafordukuleleorchestra.co.uk/

Grantham Ukulele

Grantham

We are a group of more than twenty meeting every week. We have a mixture of beginners and intermediate players.  details see our site

Nottingham Ukulele Club

 

Nottingham

Nottingham Ukulele Club & Orchestra meets every Tuesday 7-9pm at: The Centre, Main Road, Wilford Village,  Nottingham, NG11 7AL. Strum, Sing & be happy. Everyone is welcome! Absolutely no musical knowledge required.  You do not need to read music. We have a Club for beginners with intermediate players and also one for more advanced, serious players. Please see our website for details. We would love to see you there.

Web - www.nottinghamukeclub.com  E-mail - neil@themarriotts.net

Derby Ukulele Club

 

Derby

Derby Ukulele Club, The Engineers Club, Osmaston Road, Derby. . Fortnightly on Wednesdays,7PM to 9.30PM.  All levels of player welcome, sing-alongs, discussions and exchange of ideas, on music, theory and technical aspects. Admission £3 Steve Williams derbyukes@gmail.com

TimeBugs

Derby

TimeBugs is a small Banjo-Ukulele Group which meets fortnightly. 
We are a spin-off group from the Derby Ukulele Club, and are based, and meet, in Derby itself on alternate Wednesdays. All enquiries welcome,to:     timebugs@gmail.com

Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding

Spalding

Every Thursday. see site for more info  http://ukuleleorchestraofspalding.co.uk/

Newukes

Newark

A group in Newark, meet at White Hart, Newark NG24 1DU, every third Thursday in each month 7.30 onwards. The Newukes can be contacted at Newukes@gmail.com,
 

Community Uke, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Community Uke, Shrewsbury Meets every Wedneday evening at Horseshoes Inn in Pontesbury. Nr Shrewsbury. All standards welcome! Visit www.communityuke.org.uk for more details.

D’Ukes of Rutland

Oakham, Rutland

We are a fun friendly group based in Oakham Rutland we gather at The Railway Inn, Station Road, Oakham every Monday night at 7.30 pm. Anyone at all is welcome, whether you are an experienced player, just passing through, want to learn to play, or even just come along to have a sing song or a listen, no experience is required jut bring a smile. Our facebook page  is here.

First Monday Ukulele Club

 

Leicester

Also links are: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-NUkes-First-Monday-Ukulele-Club/198688520189670   And www.myspace.com/leicesterukes   The First Monday Ukulele Club, Leicester, first Monday of the month and two weeks after, Held at the Tom Hoskins, Beaumanor Road, Leicester LE4 5QE.  Contact: Dave Davies: 077 913 969 44; dave.davies1@virgin.net

Wymeswold Ukulele Band  

Leicester

Meet at Three Crowns Wymeswold Leicestershire every Tuesday 7 till whenever.We are a group of village players who get together for fun.  Meetings cost £1 and funds go towards paying a pro double bass player to accompany us at our gigs. Newcomers welcome.  We do easy stuff for the first hour and then move on later. Telephone Isobel on 07949614927 for more info or just turn up .

Bridgenorth Strummers and Ukulele Band

 

 

Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Ukulele Band meet every Wednesday at the All Forces Club, Bridge Street,  Bridgnorth WV15 6AF (next door to the Black Horse pub) Parking is in Severn Street car park (free after 6pm) Beginners 7-8pm, Intermediates 8-9pm,  Advanced 9-10pm. Everyone welcome at all sessions, it's just £2 for the whole evening; we'll even lend you a ukulele and the music! http://ukuleleband.co.uk

 

Market Harborough Ukulele Group

Market Harborough

MHUG - Market Harborough Ukulele Group, JUBILEE HALL - CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CENTRE, BOWDEN LANE - MARKET HARBOROUGH - LE16 7JD   We meet every Wednesda.y Check us out on Youtube - search 'MHUG Ukulele'  New players always welcome - just bring your Ukulele along and join in. If you don’t have a Ukulele yet please call for information where to get one. Only £3.50 per person (£4 when we are in the main hall) and we supply all the music and tuition for the evening and more importantly..... Tea Coffee Squash and Cakes/Biscuits For more information please contact Ali   tel. 01858 565797  or email.  ali@p4.co.uk visit  www.mhug.co.uk

Moselele - Birmingham ukulele group

Birmingham

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at at Prince Of Wales, Alcester Road,  Moseley—see link for more details.

Common Ukeメs

 

Llandrindod Wells

We have a Ukulele club call the Common Uke’s that play on a Thursday Evening at our Hotel Commodore in Llandrindod Wells, address below.

All abilities welcome. We even have spare Ukes for those who just want to have a go.

Hotel Commodore, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ER

Dukesukes

 

 

Daventry

The Daventry Ukulele Society (Dukesukes)  We hold Weekly Sessions on Tuesday Evenings.

If you have never played a Ukulele before this is the place to start. We cater for Complete Beginners through to Improvers and Clever Clogs. No musical background or knowledge required and you will be able to play a couple of easy songs by the end of your first session, come and join the fun, Check out our Website: www.dukesukes.co.uk  or Contact Barry Nash on 01327 261269 or 078141 28688 for more details or advice.

MKlele

 

Milton Keynes 

MKlele is the ukulele club in Milton Keynes for ukulele players of all abilities. We will try any kind of music.  We usually meet twice a month - at 10.30 am on the 1st Saturday of each month at The Cross Keys public house in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and at 10 am on the 3rd Saturday of every month at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes.   Check our website ( http://groupspaces.com/mklele/ ) to see if there are any changes to this routine.

Kidderminster Ukulele Club (SUSA)

Kidderminster

Our venue is St. George's Social Club, Gilbert Scott Way, off Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 2ES . We meet on Thursdays and have beginners from 6.45 to 7.30 and then the Club session from 7.30 to 9.30pm. We have a Ukulele Day planned for Saturday 22nd November when we will have teaching sessions in the hall next door, open mic, stalls, concerts and a "big play" at the end of the day. We play out a lot and last year we were able to donate almost £400 to charity.   www.spanglefish.com/kidderminsterukuleleclub

Palmy Ukulele Band

Peterborough

See website for details  http://palmerstonukeband.co.uk/index.htm

Cambridge Ukulele

Cambridge

Cambridge Ukulele welcomes ukulele enthusiasts of all abilities. We meet fortnightly on a Sunday from 2-5pm at The Portland Arms in Cambridge to strum through an eclectic collection of songs, ranging from traditionals to chart toppers. More here. Phone 07725 194357.

www.ukeglos.co.uk

Cheltenham

Uke Glos Ukulele Club - Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month

Ashton Keynes Ukulele Strummers

Ashton Keynes,Wiltshire Nr Swindon

We meet every Wednesday at 8pm at the White Hart Inn, Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, SN6 6NX. New and experienced players welcome. Email us at  :mail@Ashtonkeynesukulelestrummers.co.uk 
Website: www.ashtonkeynesukulelestrummers.co.uk

Hawkesbury Ukes

 

Hawkesbury

First meeting: Monday September 12th 2011 at 7.30pm. Beaufort Arms, High St, Hawkesbury Upton, South Glos. GL9 1AU. Hoping to welcome all ages and abilities.  Beginners are especially welcome.  Diverse music to be chosen by members.  Sense of fun and humour req'd.  Contact details- hawkesburyukes@gmail.com    Tara -01454 238387

Seaside Strummers Ukulele Group

Cromer Norfolk

Please refer to the facebook page for details

https://www.facebook.com/The-Seaside-Strummers-Ukulele-group-1156507927722970/

King’s Lynn Ukulele Club

King’s Lynn, Norfolk

We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at the Anvil Inn, Congham (PE32 1DU) near Kings Lynn. All player levels are welcome as are holiday makers visiting the area. For additional details see our web site http://kluc.co.uk/ or visit of Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingsLynnUkuleleClub/

 

Sandy Ukulele Group

 

Sandy, Beds

Sandy Ukulele Group meet every Friday from 7pm - 9pm at the Baptist Church Hall, Bedfordford Road, (roundabout)  Sandy, Bedfordshire.  contact Brian  07780533806  email  Sandyukulelegroup1@gmail.com 
Web  WWW.Sandyukulelegroup.com   

Ukie-Toones

Dunstable, Beds

Ukie-Toones Ukulele Gathering meets on the 1st Friday of every month.  Nestling below Dunstable Downs we meet in the bar at 7.30pm at Totternhoe Football Club, Recreation Ground, Castle Hill Rd, Totternhoe, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 1RG (next to the Dunstable Cricket Club) Beginners & Improvers are made very welcome.  We have a limited number of Ukuleles for general use but If you are already into it, then come along and share your knowledge.  The music is screened on a big telly with songbooks available.  Opportunity to take a turn up at the mic and lead the singing. It’s very relaxed and great fun. Contact us atukietoones@gmail.com Look forward to seeing you there. Website www.ukietoones.org.uk

Luton

 

 

Luton

The regular Ukulele jam takes place every Monday at Greenbank Music Village Luton - contact Tony 0793 188 3965.  Participants contribute toward the rent of the room which is a standard band rehearsal fee. The group has a band now,  “The Hightown Strummers “, and they have started to play gigs. Do get in touch.

Verplayers 

St Albans

The Rose and Crown, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, starts March 11, 2012.  Second Sunday of every month, 7 to 10pm. Www.verplayers.org.uk  All abilities welcome.

Bishops Stortford Ukulele Society

Bishop’s Stortford

Alternate Mondays

Herts of Uke

 

Welwyn Garden City, Herts.

Please look at our site for more info, and updates. 

Ukulelebedford.co.uk

 

Clapham, near Bedford

We are Ukulele Bedford Website is ukulelebedford.co.uk
We meet every Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Fox and Hounds pub, Clapham - just outside Bedford. Anyone welcome - more details are on our website - ukulelebedford.co.uk

Flukes

Flitwick, Beds

We have taster sessions tonight and 7 the December 2015, then start weekly from New year.  Mondays, 7.30pm , the Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick Beds MK45 1AH.  We have a couple of spares for people to try before they decide to buy. Contact Jeremy on 07828 508621.

Marlow UKe

 

Marlow, Bucks

Please see this web site:  www.marlowuke.co.uk  and email:brian.marlowuke@gmail.com  for more details. The Marlow Ukulele Group has been set up to provide an opportunity for anyone who is new to the ukulele to practice their favourite songs in a friendly group environment.  Please come and join us!

Berkhamsted Ukulele Random Players (BURP)

 

 

Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted Ukulele Random Players (BURP), welcome you all – beginners, improvers & beyond – to their Ukethrash on the third Thursday of each month. From 8pm. Free entry.  The Three Horseshoes, Winkwell, Bourne End HP1 2RZ, beside the canal between Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead.  More - including the playlist - at www.BURPmusic.com

Chelmsford Ukulele Workshops and Lessons

Chelmsford

First Wednesday of the month

Second Tuesday of the month

Loughton Folk Club

Loughton

Every Thursday from 8pm – a short ukulele session after the interval. New (and old) players extremely welcome!   Contact Jim

Clacton Ukulele Club

Clacton

see facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ClactonUkes

S.O.U.P. Ukulele Club 
North London Chapter

Enfield

Enfield, every 2 weeks

Swindon Ukulele Club

Swindon

Most Mondays

London Branch of George Formby Society

Tottenham

meet at "Chances" 399 High Road Tottenham N17 6QN   usually on the last Saturday of each month 14.00 - 18.00 but visitors are requested to telephone Gladys Geoghegan on 0208 376 0484 in case there is a last minute change of time.

SOUP

Enfield North London

Strumming in north London and beyond since 2007. We now meet every other Tuesday at St Andrew's Parish Centre, 36 Silver Street,
Enfield EN1 3EG. Dates and other details are on our website: http://ukulelesoup.co.uk