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
Sunday 13th July 2025
St George's Church Hall, Darby's Lane, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3EU
We start playing at 4:00/4:15 for 20 minutes, using the PUPS Sea Day Songbook
Dress is striped tops/nautical theme
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Help the Aged, Day Centre, Trinity URC, Sutton Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1RN
We start playing at 1:45pm - songbook to follow
Dress is striped tops
Monday 1st September 2025
Help the Aged, Day Centre, Trinity URC, Sutton Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1RN
We start playing at 1:45pm - songbook to follow
Dress is striped tops
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 9.7.2025