Poole Ukulele Pluckers and Strummers
"Hello" and welcome to our website
Poole Ukulele Pluckers & Strummers (PUPS) is for ukulele enthusiasts to meet, play, sing, chat and generally have a good time. Whatever your playing ability you are welcome to join us — from professional musician to complete beginner. With lots of us playing together, the occasional duff chord is in good company!
Our regular twice monthly sessions are at the New Inn - in the garden if weather permits. You will find times and location details below. Check our Facebook page "Poole Ukulele Pluckers and Strummers" for news updates and any late changes to events. The latest Songbooks can be downloaded from the Songbooks tab above.
(Email Lizzy if you have any queries - lizzyjanefricker@gmail.com)
PUPS has a long tradition of supporting local and national charities by passing on any donations we receive.
We regularly entertain at Care Homes and public events.
UPCOMING GIGS - dates for your diary
(Check the Songbook instructions for dress information etc.)
Please aim to arrive about 30 minutes before the playing start time. If dress is not specified, we go for striped tops.
Email Lizzy if you would like to take part. lizzyjanefricker@gmail.com
Thursday 8th May 2025
Elizabeth House Care Home, Dolbery Road South, Poole, BH12 4PX
Start playing 2pm for about 40 minutes
Selection from May 2025 Songbook
Uniform: 1940s style or red, white and blue
Friday 9th May 2025
Canford Heath Library, 9 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8UE
Start playing 11:30am for about 30 minutes
Selection from May 2025 Songbook
Uniform: 1940s style or red, white and blue
Saturday 10th May 2025
Mini steam event outside the Lord Nelson, Poole Quay
Start playing 12 noon (our slot is 12-1pm including setting up and leaving
Selection from May 2025 Songbook
Uniform: 1940s style or red, white and blue
A TASTE OF PUPS
2024
2023
Upton Country Park Ukulele Festival 26 June
2022
Platinum Jubilee at The New Inn
making the Jubilee Video - behind the scenes - (be patient!)
2021
Other events
4th August
11th August
6th October
"Sailing" -Lyrics by Bob the Bass, Music composed by Twiddly Bob. Vocals - Twiddly Bob and Jenny
OUR REGULAR SESSIONS ARE:
The New Inn
222 Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2EL
on the 1st Wednesday of the month
Setting up from 2:00 - start at 2:30 and end at about 4:30
and the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Setting up from 6:30 - start at 7:00 and end at about 9:00
Our playing space is provided free of charge, so please do buy a drink to support our generous hosts.
Free on site and road parking is available.
All are welcome - complete beginners to professionals.
A small voluntary donation to our chosen charity is always appreciated.
Thank you for visiting our Website
pooleukes.wixsite.com/pups
Website updated 23.4.25