Ukulele Groups, Clubs, Sessions and Classes in the North East and Cumbria: Form to add a listing is here -> http://j.mp/NEukesForm <-


1	Town/City	Name of Group/Club/Session	Location	Meeting Times and Frequency	Age range	Free or Fee info	On the web?	Contact details:	Group/Club Contact Email Address (if any):	Other information	Information submitted by:

2	Alnwick	The Ukulele Riff-Raff	The Royal Air Forces Association Club, 15 Lisburn Street, ALNWICK. NE66 1UR	Every Tuesday evening 7.15pm tune up for a 7.30pm start.	Over 18. The venue is a private club with an age limit of 18 and over.	£3.00p per session.	http://www.northumbrian.info/riffraff/	Susan Thompson	riffraff@northumbrian.info	This group started April 2015	Malcolm Pringle Jan 2018: Updated by Liz Panton
3	Bedlington	Bedlington Ukulele Band	Bedlington Community Centre, West End Front St, Bedlington. NE22 5UB	Thursdays during term time 11.00 - 12.00	18 and over	£4 per session payable half termly for tutor led classes	Not yet	Diane Robson 07950 406223	dianerobsonmusic@gmail.com	Fun, friendly group of about 30 players. Established 4 years. Regular performance opportunities. Not suitable for total beginners - contact me for info on regular beginners' courses	Diane Robson
4	Billingham	aroha2aloha	Billingham Town Football Club Bedford Terrace Billingham TS23 4AF	Thursday evenings 6.15 to 8.45	ages 8 plus and adults	£1	https://www.facebook.com/Aroha2aloha/	Linda Harper 07793029597	aroha2aloha@yahoo.co.uk	The group rehearse and learn songs and dances accompanied by ukuleles. We have, baritone, tenor & soprano players and would like a bass player and any of the afore mentioned ukuleles. If enough interest is shown a seperate ukulele club can be ran once or twice a month after the aroha2aloha rehearsals finish. Please get in touch if this is something you might prefer.	Linda Harper
5	Carlisle	Carlisle Ukulele Club	Club 35, 35 Lowther Street Carlisle, CA3 8EJ	Every other Sunday (next meeting October 23rd 2011 then every two weeks after that). 12:00 - 2:00 pm (could stay longer if required)	Any (All adults at the moment.) We meet in a pub so any under 18's would need to be accompanied by a parent / guardian.	Free	http://www.carlisleukeclub.webs.com/	Dave Stubbs	carlisleukuleleclub@live.co.uk		Dave Stubbs
6	Chester le Street	Bullion Strummers	Bullion Hall South Approach Chester le Street DH2 2DW	Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm	18 and over	Free	https://www.lowfellukes.com/	Richard Taylor	happyukes@aol.co.uk		Richard Taylor
7	Cockermouth	Cockermouth Ukulele Players (CUP or Cock Up!)	The Bush Pub Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria	Every Monday 7.30pm 9.30pm	18 and over at present thanks.	no cost, just for fun complete beginners to experts all welcome. We do play gigs if people want to join in then that's fine.	http://www.cukes.co.uk	http://www.cukesweb.esy.es/contact-us.html	cukesgroup@gmail.com		BBQ Bob
8	Coldingham	Coldingham Ukulele Club	Coldingham Bay Leisure Park Coldingham TD14 5NT	Tuesdays weekly 7pm - 9pm	18 and over	£2 per week	No	Malcolm Bennett 018907 71526		The club has been going almost a year and half. Always welcome visitors as well as new members who can play, and beginners.	Malcolm Bennett
9	Cullercoats	Bay Uke	Cullercoats Crescent Club Victoria Crescent North Shields NE30 4PN	Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.00	18 and over	No formal fee - but we encourage participants to purchase drinks at the bar in order to cover costs.	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537555709835701/	Keith Miller	keith.miller@live.co.uk	We have a "Bay Uke" Facebook page which provides updates on meeting arrangements and general information - including play lists and songsheets. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537555709835701/ If you wish to be added to our email "Bay Uke" distribution list then send an email to keith.miller@live.co.uk with your full name and contact details. (Bay Uke used to meet in Whitley Bay. Please note change of venue to Cullercoats.)	Keith Miller Updated 16 June 2019 by Colin Bowman
10	Darlington	Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express	Foresters Arms Coatham Mundeville Darlington County Durham DL1 3LU	Second and Last Thursday of Every Month	All Ages	Free	http://ukuleleexpress.blogspot.com/	Simon Brown	simonb250@hotmail.com	The Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express is a Ukulele club in the North East of England for Ukulele players of all abilities. The venue is the Foresters Arms, Darlington. Situated just off of the A1, follow the A167 toward Darlington, Link to Google Map Here. Post code for Sat Navs is DL1 3LU. The meetings are currently held the second Thursday and the Last Thursday of every month. Check our Google group for the date of the next meeting: http://groups.google.co.uk/group/ukulele-express/ Contact Simon Brown for further details.	Keith Anderson
11	Durham City	Durham City Uke Group	Antioch House, 66 Crossgate, Durham City, DH1 4PR	Tuesdays 7.30 - 9pm Thursday sessions starting January - check the facebook page for details...	18 and over	£48 for 10 week blocks of tuition covering all aspects of the wonderful ukulele! Runs (roughly)in line with the academic year.	http://www.facebook/durhamcityukegroup	Ian McKone 07939166806 Feel free to ring or write with any queries	ukuleledurham@gmail.com		Ian McKone
12	Easington Village	Easington Ukulele Band	Seaton Holme, Hall Walks, Easington Village, County Durham. SR8 3BS	Tuesdays 13.00 - 14.00	18 and over	£4 per session payable half termly for tutor led classes	Not yet	Diane Robson 07950 406223	dianerobsonmusic@gmail.com	Fun, friendly group of about 20 players, which has been running for 10 years. Regular performance opportunities. Not suitable for beginners	Diane Robson
13	East Bedlington	Station Ukes	East Bedlington Community Centre, Station Rd, Bedlington. NE22 7JW	Thursdays during term time 13.00 - 14.00	18 and over	£4 per session payable half termly for tutor led classes	Not yet	Diane Robson 07950 406223	dianerobsonmusic@gmail.com	Fun, friendly smaller group, suitable for players with a knowledge of a few basic chords (next stage on from beginners). For total beginners, contact me for info on regular courses.	Diane Robson
14	Gateshead	Low Fell Ukes	Gateshead Rugby Club, 2 Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5UB	Mondays 6:30 - 9:00pm	18 and over	£2 a week	@lowfellukes	Richard Taylor 07791800324	happyukes@aol.co.uk		Richard Taylor
15	Gateshead	THE SAGE: Numerous Ukulele Classes at different levels, for different age groups, different themes, etc.	SAGE GATESHEAD St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR	Various Times, Days and Locations: see The Sage website	Varies for different groups	See The Sage website	http://www.sagegateshead.com/search/?search=ukulele	Varies for different groups, see The Sage website. Enrol by phone on 0191 443 4661			Liz Panton
16	Gateshead	Wardley Uke club	Wardley Club, Sunderland Road, Gateshead. NE10 8AU	Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Over 18	Free	No	Dorothy Hall 0191 5655280 pbfibreglass@gmail.com	pbfibreglass@gmail.com	New members welcome. We meet in the downstairs lounge.	Dorothy Hall
17	Guisborough	Cleveland Ukes	Guisborough Quoits Club, 35 Northgate Guisborough TS14 6JP	Tuesday 7.30pm	18 and over	£25 annually	https://clevelandukes.wixsite.com/clevelandukes	Phil Todd	philcukes@outlook.com	All Genres	Phil Todd
18	Hartlepool	Hartlepool Ukulele Group	Athenaeum Club, Church Street, Hartlepool TS24 7DH	Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:00	over 16 (may be revised)	£2 (no tea and biccies now but there is a bar and rumours of a great pint!)	http://hartlepoolukulelegroup.co.uk	hartlepoolukulelegroup@gmail.com	hartlepoolukulelegroup@gmail.com	New members always welcome	Geoff Lilley geoff.lilley@gmail.com
19	Hexham	Core Music Ukulele Group	Core Music 14 Gilesgate Hexham NE46 3NJ	Thursdays - 7.00pm - 9.00pm	Adults (18 and over - some exceptions by arrangement)	£2.00 per session	http://www.coremusic.co.uk/	Core Music 01434 601 993 info@coremusic.co.uk	info@coremusic.co.uk	The group do occasional gigs and new members are welcome any time.	Mike Coleman, Core Music
20	Hexham	Core Music Ukulele Juniors Class: Beginners	Core Music 14 Gilesgate Hexham NE46 3NJ	Mondays - 4.45pm -5.15pm	5-7 year olds Beginners Class	£3.50 per session	http://www.coremusic.co.uk/	Core Music 01434 601 993 info@coremusic.co.uk	info@coremusic.co.uk		Mike Coleman, Core Music
21	Hexham	Core Music Ukulele Juniors Class: Intermediate	Core Music 14 Gilesgate Hexham NE46 3NJ	Fridays - 4.00pm - 4.45pm	up to 14 years old	£4.00 per session but normally paid per term	http://www.coremusic.co.uk/	Core Music 01434 601 993 info@coremusic.co.uk	info@coremusic.co.uk		Mike Coleman, Core Music
22	Hexham	The Hexham Uketeers	Core Music 14 Gilesgate Hexham NE46 3NJ	Thursdays, 19.00 - 21.00, at Core Music, apart from last Thursday in the month, when we are at The General Havelock in Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ER, 19.00 to 21.00.	18 and over	£2 per person at Core Music, free at the General Havelock	https://www.facebook.com/The-Hexham-Uketeers-1861346200754241/	gpswinton4@gmail.com	gpswinton4@gmail.com		Garry Swinton Updated Nov 2018
23	Marske by the Sea	Rockulele	The White House Redcar Road Marske by the Sea Redcar TS11 6AA	Wednesday's beginners 6:10 to 7:00 All abilities 7:15 to 8:45	All ages (children are welcome at the beginners session and must be accompanied by an adult)	£2 per person for room hire/printing	Marske Rockulele on Facebook Group page Redcar Road Rockulele	redcarroadrockulele@gmail.com	redcarroadrockulele@gmail.com	We are a relaxed informal group and we play a variety of music including lots of modern pop/rock songs. All ages and abilities are welcome, children are welcome to come along to the beginners session if accompanied by an adult. We enjoy performing and have participated in a variety local events.	Diane Broadrick
24	MIddlesbrough	Middlesbrough Happy Ukulele Group	Middlesbrough Quaker meeting house, 131 Cambridge Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. TS5 5HL	every Thursdays 7-8.30pm at present	all ages (if under 14 please come with adult)	£3	https://www.facebook.com/groups/585197241586717/	Rob Tucker 01642 294580 ecobob.tucker@gmail.com	ecobob.tucker@gmail.com	Beginners and player groups alternating every other Thursday at present, check FaceBook page.	Rob Tucker
25	Morpeth	Uke in Style at the Tap and Spile	The Tap and Spile, Manchester Street, MORPETH, Northumberland	Tuesdays 8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.	18 and over.	Free Sessions	Not on the Web.	Dick Dodds Phone Number 01670516148 hazelanddick@yahoo.co.uk	hazelanddick@yahoo.co.uk	Beginners welcome	Dick Dodds
26	Newbiggin-by-the-Sea	Wild Ukes 'o Wanny aka The Old Ship Ukulele Night	Back room in the Old Ship pub on the main street in Newbiggin - entry at the front overlooking the prom. The Old Ship, 63 Front Street, Newbiggin by the Sea. Northumberland. NE64 6NJ	Every other Wednesday starting between 7:30 and 8pm, lasting up till just after 9 or when people have had enough !!	Adults - if not young then young at heart. We meet in a pub and younger teenagers should be accompanied by an adult.	Free	http://j.mp/OldShipUkes	Dennis: 01670 817231 or Mick Bell: threebells72@gmail.com	threebells72@gmail.com	Back room in the Old Ship pub on the main street in Newbiggin – entry via the front overlooking the prom, or via door at side. Car parking both on-street and in public car parks off Front Street and at Maritime Centre. Attendees (usually between 7 and 14) regularly travel from the local area and from further afield (including Tyneside, Chester-le-Street and even Thropton!). Song sheets available via email. One resident soprano uke available for loan. All abilities welcome.	Mick Bell
27	Newcastle City Centre	Beginner Ukulele Class (Newcastle City Library)	Newcastle City Library (Level 3, Room 4) New Bridge Street West NE1 8AX	Every Friday 12:00-1:00pm from 16th Oct 2015	18 and over.	£5 per person (just pay cash for each class you go to).	Session is ran by professional musician Ellie Jamieson, from Jamieson Music Tuition. www.elliejamieson.com www.facebook.co.uk/jamiesonmusictuition www.twitter.com/jmusictuition	Call or email Ellie for more details or to book your place. 07731 447786 info@elliejamieson.com	info@elliejamieson.com	Please bring your own instrument along. We do not supply ukuleles. If you don't have one and would like some advice buying one, you are welcome to get in touch for any tips!	Ellie Jamieson Jamieson Music Tuition
28	Newcastle upon Tyne	OURS (Occupy Ukulele at the Rossetti Studio) (formerly known as Left Hand Stair Ukes at Bar Loco)	Rossetti Studio Leazes Park Rd Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PG	Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm	All ages	Small donation to cover room cost (usually £2)	Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/OccupyUkulele/	Dave Newton david@roadaheadmusic.co.uk 07957 625 303	david@roadaheadmusic.co.uk	OURS (Occupy Ukulele at the Rossetti Studio) is the session formerly known as "Left Hand Stair Ukes" that used to meet at Bar Loco and then at The Rossetti Studio. Rossetti Studio Leazes Park Rd (Top of the back lane of St. Thomas Crescent - behind the Trent House Pub) Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PG	Liz Panton
29	Newcastle upon Tyne	Ukes4Fun	The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street (off Byker Bank), Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LD	1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month 1:00 - 3:00 2nd Sundays every month 1:00 - 3:00 (Sunday Sessions are not suitable for Beginners) Calendar: https://ukes4fun.org.uk/calendar/	All ages. Mainly adults. We meet in a pub and children should be accompanied by an adult.	Free	www.ukes4fun.org.uk	Dot Kirton: 07986 526 527 Liz Panton info@ukes4fun.org.uk Twitter: @ukes4fun Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Ukes4Fun/	info@ukes4fun.org.uk	The format for Tuesdays varies following a regular pattern: First Tuesday: Misspent Uke Session led by Dot Kirton Third Tuesday every month is the least challenging for "beginners". More info here https://ukes4fun.org.uk/about/ We have a bass player and "core group" of regulars who lead the songs in our songbooks. We are very grateful to members who may need to give up their seats in order to accommodate these members as well as members with disabilities.	Liz Panton
30	Redcar	redcarukes	Citizen's Club Lord Street redcar	Thursday 7 pm until 9pm	14 to 85	£2 to cover room hire etc.	redcarukes.wordpress.com	redcarukes@gmail.com	redcarukes@gmail.com	7913743714	Keith Thorpe 10 Epsom Rd Redcar TS10 2JG
31	Redcar	Ukes of Borough Park	TS10 2DD	9.30am -- 11.30am every Thursday	18 and over	Free	http://smithann.wixsite.com/bpukulelegang	Ann Smith Annsmith53@btinternet.com 07882791860	Annsmith53@btinternet.com	We are a closed group with 15 members ... if you would like to come alomg as a visitor just get in touch	Ann Smith
32	Scarborough	Seaside Uke Strummers (Scarborough Ukulele Club)	Valley Pub, 51 Valley Road, Scarborough, in the upstairs dinning room, YO11 2LX	Meets on Mondays at 7.30pm	All ages. Under 16's with an adult please.	Free	http://seasideukestrummers.weebly.com/ Twitter: @Seasideukes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Seaside-Ukes/100008185656490	Kevin Allen seasideukes@gmail.com 07583 603036		PLEASE NOTE: Jan 2018: All the contact info here seems to be out of date. No response so far to requests made in 2017 for current details. This entry will be deleted soon if it is not updated. Liz Panton	Kevin Allen
33	Seaton Sluice	Seaton Sluice Ukulele Band	Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Rd.NE26 4QX	Mondays during term time 1-2pm	18 and over	£4 per session payable half termly for tutor led classes	Not yet	Diane Robson: 07950 406223	dianerobsonmusic@gmail.co.uk	Fun, friendly group of about 30 players. Established 5+ years. Occasional performance opportunities. Not suitable for total beginners - contact me for info on beginners' courses	Diane Robson
34	Skelton	The C'Ukes (Cleveland Ukuleles)	North Terrace, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland TS12 2ES	Tuesday Evenings 7.30pm - (approx) 10pm at The Royal George, Skelton-in-Cleveland	18 and over	£1 per week	www.clevelandukulele.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/cleveland.ukulele @ClevelandUkes	clevelandukulele@gmail.com Contact is Debbie 07770 880 232	clevelandukulele@gmail.com	C'Ukes are a group of like minded players who meet every week at the Royal George, Skelton in Cleveland, England. WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL, but if you would like to join us in the future please contact us on clevelandukulele@gmail.com and we'll let you know as soon as we have space!!	Debbie Stogden
35	South Shields	North East Branch of the George Formby Society	Royal British Legion Club, Queens Street, South Shields	2nd Tuesday of the Month 7.30pm - 10.00pm	All Ages	£1 to help towards buffet	http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-East-George-Formby-Society/233835399966377	Colin Bourdiec, 07990825867 ukeplayer@hotmail.com www.ukeplayer.co.uk	ukeplayer@hotmail.com		Colin Bourdiec
36	Sunderland	Strumbles	The Dun Cow 9 High St W Sunderland SR1 3HA (next to Sunderland Empire)	Alternate Fridays 1pm to 3pm	16 and over	Free	No but there is an email list for circulation of songs/music etc..	Charlie Lally 07967 971935 ukehassle@hotmail.com	ukehassle@hotmail.com	Open to all abilities - not a teaching class but opportunity to develop ukulele techniques by sharing expertise. Meetings are in the upstairs function room (no lift!) New members: check with contact before attending to confirm session. Nearest Metro Station: Sunderland	Charlie Lally Updated: 23 Nov 2022
37	Sunderland	Hylton Ukes (Previously known as "Ukes4U")	Hylton Castle Workingmens Social Club Hylton Castle Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR5 3SP	Every Tuesday from 7pm - 9pm	18 and over	FREE	not as yet	Alf Scott alfredscott44.as@gmail.com 0191 5483432	alfredscott44.as@gmail.com	Most of people are just learning but are picking chords etc quite easily. You don't have to be an expert.Just come along and enjoy a bit of fun. The ukulele is a fun instrument,it makes you feel relaxed,takes the stress off you,easy to play and when you play/sing that first song wow,did i just do that!! Meet new people.	Alf Scott
38	Washington	Washington Ukes	Biddick Inn Bonemill Lane Washington NE38 8AJ	Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm, weekly	All ages	50p - to cover photocopying	No	Mary Evans granny2006@hotmail.co.uk	granny2006@hotmail.co.uk		Mary Evans
39	Wooler	Angel Delights	Angel Inn, 4 High St, Wooler NE71 6BY	Wednesdays 6.45pm to 8pm or longer.	Any age welcome	£3 per session	no	Malcolm or Lynne Pringle, 01668 283488 lynneandmal@hotmail.com	lynneandmal@hotmail.com	Meeting held in the conservatory at the back of the pub	Malcolm and Lynne Pringle