STRUMMERS UKULELE GROUP

Learn a few easy chords and sing some songs it’s great fun ! !


 Main Meeting starts at 2pm every Monday in Scout Hut

Absolute beginners start before the main meeting at 1.30 by arrangement

We have a couple of spare Ukuleles Why not give it a try! 


For further details contact:

Brian Marriott

01208 872104 
 

brianjohnmarriott "AT" gmail "DOT" com 





14th June 2019



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CANCER RESEARCH CONCERT  -  June2019

 Lostwithiel U3A Strummers entertainedguests in Lostwithiel Church Rooms at a function to raise funds for CancerResearch.

Twenty five Strummers upheld the good nameof our U3A by delivering an uplifting performance that was enjoyed by theguests and players alike.

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18th December 2018
At an extended meeting a Christmas Party held in the Scout HQ  on 17th December  40 Strummers enjoyed an afternoon of Ukulele and song with a break for food and drink supplied by the members. We were also entertained by Carol and Malcolm Nevard; Mike Fieldhouse; Carolyn and Mike Marshall; Jane Stoneham, Rosie Smith, Angela and Stewart Walker.  Also thank you to our special guest Keith Southgate for the photograph.




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15th December 2018
Lostwithiel U3A Strummers are pleased to be one of 32 local organisations sponsoring a tree at the Christmas Tree Festival in St Barts Church. The trees may be viewed daily from 10.00am until 4.00pm.





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14th December 2018

24 Strummers performed for a Lunch Group at the Eden Project on Thursday 13th December, representing Lostwithiel U3A. Singing and played an assortment of Christmas and sing-along songs. List of songs played available via this link

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10th December  2018


GOODBYE DEREK
At the Strummers meeting on Monday 10th December 2018 Thirty four group members wished bon voyage to Derek Babb who is leaving Lostwithiel to be near to his family in Cambridegshire.
 
Derek joined the Strummers in 2014 and has been a regular attender to Strummers meeting and concerts. To wish him on his way instead of the usual tea and biscuits we indulged ourselves with lovely mince pies, Christmas brownies and chocolates.

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November  2018

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Some of Lostwithiel U3A Strummers Ukulele Group helping to raise church funds at St Barts Christmas Fayre - November 2018




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April 2018

Lostwithiel U3A Strummers

Seventeen Strummers played their Ukes and sang songs toresidents at Woodland House Care Home St. Austell. As ever the Strummersperformed with aplomb doing 20 songs starting with Yes Sir That’s My Baby andfinishing with when the Saints go Marching in. The performance was appreciatedby residents and staff alike.

Lostwithiel Strummers

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8th March 2018.
Lostwithiel U3A Strummers wereinvited by the Eden Project community team to entertain members of the EdenLunch Club in the main restaurant next to the Med Biome. The Strummers gave asplendid performance which was well received by members of the Lunch Club, Edenstaff and visitors .

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 Ukulele Fun and Sing Along Group

U3A Ukulele Group  in the Community Center
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On Monday 18th December 2017 we held our 4thStrummers Christmas Party in the Scout HQ.  Thirty two Strummers and a few guests enjoyed a gourmet feastand over 2 hours of fun singing and ukulele playing.

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Strummers Christmas Party 2016
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Strummers  at Eden Project May 2017
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Strummers members Derek Babb (83) and Pam Manasseh (85) celebrated their Octogenarian Birthdays at the meeting held on 18th September 20017. We had two lovely cakes baked by Rosie Smith and presentation of cards and a certificate. Both members started playing the Ukulele just a few years ago when they joined the group - It’s never too late to start doing something new!