Ukelele group starts

A ukulele group is now available for Peninsula residents as an extension of the Troubadour Folk Club with the next meeting to be held on Monday, October 31.

The group meets once a month, usually on the fourth Monday, at Everglades Country Club to share a meal from 6pm with a 7pm start.

"It has been an exciting addition to our group to expand our genre of music to include the fast growing love of ukulele music," said organiser Ms Marilyn Russell.

"The Troubadour is able to offer this group as a free service to the residents of the Peninsula with only a small charge to cover the cost of supplying the music," she said.

Ms Russell said beginners were more than welcome to come along and try their hand at playing the ukulele.

"It is reasonably easy to play this little instrument and very affordable," said Ms Russell.

"We even have some ukuleles available if people want to come and try their hand at playing before they decide if they can do it.

"This is an activity that all the family can be involved in together.

"Some of the group has also started meeting twice a month at Umina and hope soon to be able to visit the local dementia care cottages at Woy Woy to put some music and enjoyment into the lives of its residents," said Ms Russell.

Media Release, 14 Oct 2011 Marilyn Russell, Umina