Tony Crimlisk, Leader of the Ukulele Group has sent in the following message and kind offer: In isolation? Now’s your chance to learn a new skill. Why not beg, borrow or steal a ukulele and have a go? This is just a brief introduction to show how easy it is to start. To get underway, download these instructions… Read More »
PLAYING THE UKULELE has never been more popular. It all started in 1879 with immigrants from Funchal in Portugal going to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. They brought with them a small 4-stringed guitar-like instrument called a ‘machete’, which the Hawaiians took to immediately – especially the Royal family. They called it a “ukulele” – pronounced “oo-ku-lay-lay”… Read More »