We meet together weekly to play and practise ukulele playing together. We started in 2023, picked a name, have grown rapidly in number and we have own teacher who thinks we are progressing very well!  We are a friendly supportive group and members are encouraged to develop their skills at their own rate.. We have also started playing some local gigs which we all enjoy.

If you have some previous experience on the uke or wish to switch from a guitar, then get in touch about coming straight into the Misspent Ukes. If you are a complete beginner, then we offer a 6 week starter course a couple of times a year, again get in touch to find out more and to be put on the mailing list for the next course. Reading music is not a requirement as you will be taught how to read chord charts and we use popular songs (from 60's onwards) to develop our skills.

The basic equipment  needed is your own uke, turner and music stand with the capabality to either print out the song sheets or display them on a tablet. You will get advice on where and what to buy.

New! Beginners Course starting on 17th September 2026

If you want to start learning or get back to learning the ukulele, this new 6 week course starting in September, could be just what you are looking for. We’ll cover all the basics and develop good techniques for making chords and strumming whilst having a lot of fun. You don’t need to have played an instrument before or to be able to read music.

The teaching will be free but room hire and refreshments make the course cost £25. Yes, you will need a ukulele and be able to print out song sheets (or see them on a tablet), but you’ll get advice before we start of how not to spend a fortune!. If you want to continue after the course there’s the opportunity to join our existing ukulele group on Thursday mornings.

When: starting 17th September

How long: 2 hours a week for 6 weeks (with a break for tea!)

Day & Time:Thursday 1-3pm

Where: Wellesbourne Bowls Club

What to do next: email Cheryl Hunnisett if you are interested at beginnersukes@swift-mail.com

 We are also keen to encourage members who like to sing along, rather than play. Please see our entry under "Singing for Pleasure"

Misspent Ukes is run jointly with Dene Valley u3a, and we have members from a number of different local u3a groups. ,

Give it a go! We're a very welcoming group who know that the tea and refreshments are as important as the rest of the session

The picture below shows some of our group at a recent gig, they're concentrating but having a really good time.