Amazed at the encouragement, atmosphere and assistance with getting started. I found / find its the highlight of my week. An adventure I have brought friends to. I am an absolute addict. My playing is basic but my enjoyment is a firebomb.
Jimbo
Lonely and isolated at home for years, at the end of my tether, I made a choice to find another way of living. After asking the Friendly Universe to give me a clue, I met Rosie who invited me over to WUF's Tuesday night get together where I held a ukulele for the first time. Life has never been the same; I am having more fun than I've ever had in my life, I feel accepted and welcomed by the group, it feels as if I have found my Tribe. The fun doesnt stop there, it extends outward and into to all of life in all manner of miraculous ways.
Christina
WUF, a friendly family of uke players of all ages and abilities, love it.
Tony
What more can you say about the WUF's just a great gang of people enjoying the music and the friendship. Love the Tuesday nights at the Hilbre Court, the staff there are so helpful to us all, and they lay on some great butties, well done to the Hilbre and all the WUF's.
Dave S
I picked up a ukelele for the first time 4 months ago, found WUFs on google and went along to first session at The Hilbre 7 weeks ago. Best thing I have done for a long time! Great bunch of people who made me welcome and included me from the start despite the fact that I am a raw beginner. Great fun, great company, you should all be proud of yourselves.
Paul
Playing and performing with the Fanatics is great fun. Everybody gets to play and sing everything regardless of their ability . We have no primadonnas or divas. Better players share their knowledge and enthusiasm to the benefit of the whole group. Great sport!
Russ
WUF is creativity, it's friendship, it's laughing and learning when you get it wrong, pride when you get it right. It's admiring your friends, it's joy when the audience enjoy the show. It can't come round often enough for me and I love it. Listen, it's for everybody so take up the Uke, it's the best fun.
Stephen
I've been attending sporadically since June '15 and really hate being watched as much as the thought of performing in front of people. However, I love that no matter how dire my playing is, and it is, I still have a great time! I'm improving ever so slowly and can't wait to actually be able to keep up every now and then. A super group.
Kerry
Started with the WUF 18 months ago, boy do I love it. Quite simply it is a joy, privilege and so much fun to be involved in such a great bunch of people all out to have a good time strumming. Long may it continue. Thanks to Kev for being the musical director.
John W
You cannot help smiling when you hear a Uke playing and being part of the madness that is WUF means ukes, banter and humour. Where else can you have so much fun for £2! Two years ago we had never played a musical instrument in our lives, now we own 6! We have a big learning curve to play well but couldn't imagine life without our ukes and WUF.
Sue
Tuesday night is Mummy's Night Off! I started WUFing 3 years ago, 3 weeks after my daughter was born and have made darn sure I don't miss it if I can help it. I had been to groups in London and although WUF was small when I found it, we now have over 70 members and counting and have never had so much fun. People from all walks of life, all ages, come together for a night of rip-roaring, soul-soaring songs. I leave all my woes at home and I've formed great friendships for life. Love WUF.
Rosie
WUF Tuesdays are quite simply fun, inexpensive and toe tapping. As a non-musician three years ago, I have now blossomed into a non-musician with three ukes. It's more of a therapy and support group for me, and a jolly good laugh with a bunch of like minded lunatics.
Johnny
I went to WUFs just over 2 years ago - just to listen !! I was told that listening was not an option and was given a uke to play. I now own 5 and it is almost an obsession. What do I mean "almost" - it is an obsession !!
Ken
I love being part of the WUFs. I have made some fantastic friends and even as a relatively new ukulele player everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I enjoy the bags of strumming, singing and laughs every time. Just brilliant!!!
Angela
Playing the ukulele with people from every walk of life is quite simply "Joy rising" it's palpable & infectious xx
Annette
Just would like to agree with all the lovely comments about WUF. I look forward to Tuesday night and enjoy the music and the company. We have lots of laughs, and encouragement. Have made loads of friends and enjoy performing with everyone. Always come away happy! Kev is great at organising us and providing loads of music. Love strumming the ukulele, so much fun, long may it continue!!!
Mary
I do look forward to a Tuesday evening, lots of fun from such a simple yet incredible little instrument...the atmosphere in a sense is addictive and what brings you back each week and whenever there is a gig on. You get a great sense of happiness when you see people singing or dancing along to a bunch of people playing one little fun instrument.. Plus you can't complain about free food
Ged
The WUF have created something unique and magical...a group which welcomes people of all abilities and talents and allows them to participate as much as they choose in both the Tuesday night fun and the occasional public gig. It's something to be proud of.
Stu
Having played the ukulele for several years and been a regular at WUF since it started 3 or 4 years ago I am amazed how this little and inexpensive instrument brings so many people together. There we are every Tuesday male and female, young and old from all walks of life and different backgrounds thoroughly enjoying playing and singing together for 3 hours. The community spirit is outstanding and a wonder to behold and a privilege to be part of..
Gerry
I've been a WUF before there was a WUF; when it was an opportunity for complete novices to meet up once a month and hopefully learn something. From the beginning, it was a fun, friendly thing to be a part of. As Gerry said, all age groups, different backgrounds just get together and jam over a drink or two. Never in a million years did I ever expect to be playing an instrument in public, with friends and watching people clapping,singing along and dancing. Also what Ged mentioned about free food!
Steve
I look forward to WUF every week, great company, loads of fun and the chance to sing my heart out without upsetting the neighbours. A great bunch of people, very relaxed set up and very welcoming.
Dave V