Monthly Archives: March 2016

Kelly, Lady Vincent, has been playing the ukulele since November 2015 when she joined WUG. She’d wanted to learn for a few years but needed a gentle nudge from friend Tree (who is also a WUGer). She would like to … Continue reading →

This week we are featuring “This train is bound for glory” as it was mentioned in the 1st “meet the WUGgers” article. We first became aware of this song last year as it formed part of the busk book for … Continue reading →

Just a quick reminder that there is no WUG session this week. I know it’s been 2 weeks since the last one, but it is one of those 5 Tuesday months! The next session will be on 5th April and we will … Continue reading →

WUG founder and leader Michael started playing the Ukulele in a workshop at Shrewsbury Folk Festival in 2013, because he fancied a go on a fretted instrument. He enjoyed it so much that a year later he set up WUG. He … Continue reading →

In this first instalment of “music that inspired” we’re going to feature Can’t You See. It’s one of the favourite WUG songs and get the fingers going up the fretboard! I first heard this song in a film called Half … Continue reading →

A brilliant session last night – lots of good singing, strumming, energy and even some smiling whilst playing! Here is a little video from the session – Stray Cat Strut.

Hello, this is a WUG week so I look forward to seeing you all at the Greyhound at 8pm. Please make sure you have the Rye Book with you! We will make a little video of one or two songs, … Continue reading →

Congratulations to WUGger Becky who gave birth to her 1st son (and child) this morning at 04:20. We hope you are all doing well and give you permission to miss the next two sessions!