Ok maybe not quite a thousand but I wanted to use the title ;)
Thursday the 21st was the second meeting of the club and saw the numbers swell from 5 to I think I counted 18. Now admittedly more than a sizable chunk was brought along by Ritchie from the Gateshead area, no doubt lured by the cheap beer from the bar below and the promise of cake also brought along by Ritchie (I think we need a club rule that states he brings cake to every meeting). Its a 35 minute trek from Gateshead to Darlington, I know because I do it myself, so we're very grateful they came along to give us some support and to show us how it should be done, you're more than welcome to come along any time guys :)
Besides the Gateshead crew we also had a couple of others turn up after seeing the site and adverts in the Northern Echo, again we're really pleased you turned up :)
There are a few photos to come, I'll post those separately. Don't forget to keep an eye on our Google group for the date of the next meeting http://groups.google.co.uk/group/ukulele-express.
Friday, 22 August 2008
Monday, 4 August 2008
Club Information
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.
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.
Saturday, 26 July 2008
Club Songs
At our first meeting the following songs were chosen as a good base to start from, this list will be added to over time.
I'll See You In My Dreams in F - from Ukeland
Five Foot Two - song 74, Doctor Uke
When You're Smiling - song 274, Doctor Uke
Down Town - song 67, Doctor Uke
She Loves You - This version is in our Google Group, direct link here
I Wanna Be Like You - In our Google Group, Direct Link
I'll See You In My Dreams in F - from Ukeland
Five Foot Two - song 74, Doctor Uke
When You're Smiling - song 274, Doctor Uke
Down Town - song 67, Doctor Uke
She Loves You - This version is in our Google Group, direct link here
I Wanna Be Like You - In our Google Group, Direct Link
Forum / Group Page
Using Google tools I've setup a Forum/Group for discussing club topics and uploading files. At the moment its restricted to members only, please send an email to either Simon or myself for invite to the group.
The groups address is found at http://groups.google.co.uk/group/ukulele-express
Please note : By default if you are a member of the group every time a post is made you will also receive an email to your regular email address, you can turn this feature off.
If you get the following message and your membership has been approved it just means you need to Sign in to Google Groups.
You cannot view the group's content or participate in the group because you are not currently a member. Members must be approved before joining.
The groups address is found at http://groups.google.co.uk/group/ukulele-express
Please note : By default if you are a member of the group every time a post is made you will also receive an email to your regular email address, you can turn this feature off.
If you get the following message and your membership has been approved it just means you need to Sign in to Google Groups.
You cannot view the group's content or participate in the group because you are not currently a member. Members must be approved before joining.
You must be signed in and a member of this group to view its content.
Friday, 25 July 2008
The First Meeting
On the 24th July 2008 the Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express had their first meeting at the Darlington Railway Institute Club. Special thanks to Simon Brown for organising and finding a venue.
Five turned up in total and though not a huge amount it was a great start which will hopefully see the numbers grow in the future.
Left to right Simon, Janet, Ken, Ritchie and Keith
The plan is initially to meet every three to four weeks, with members to bring along and showcase to the rest of the club (if they feel confident enough to do so) something that that they have been working on, some of these songs could end up the club song book.
Six songs have been chosen initially for members to practice and then play together in a group at the meetings, I'll post separately with links to the songs.
Five turned up in total and though not a huge amount it was a great start which will hopefully see the numbers grow in the future.
Left to right Simon, Janet, Ken, Ritchie and Keith
The plan is initially to meet every three to four weeks, with members to bring along and showcase to the rest of the club (if they feel confident enough to do so) something that that they have been working on, some of these songs could end up the club song book.
Six songs have been chosen initially for members to practice and then play together in a group at the meetings, I'll post separately with links to the songs.
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