Southern Peninsula Ukulele Group
Come and Join Us
Southern Peninsula Ukulele Group
Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
SPUKES is a community based ukulele group located in Rosebud where people of all ages come together to enjoy a few hours of ukulele strumming, singing and friendship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month and alternate Mondays.
Throughout the year we play at various events such as the Rosebud Kite Festival, Buskfest, Christmas Parade and other community based fundraising events.
Next Sessions and Events
Saturdays with Karen and Alan
Saturdays (12 noon – 3 pm) at Rosebud Memorial Hall
Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month attract 60 to 70 members on average. $5 per session including afternoon tea.
| Date/Time | Details |
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25/01/2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Australia Day Rehearsal
Dromana Community Hall, Dromana Vic Australia Day rehearsal at the Dromana Community Hall. |
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08/02/2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Saturday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria First Saturday Group Session for 2020 |
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22/02/2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Saturday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Saturday Group Session |
Alan's Monday Morning Mayhem
Mondays (9:30 am – 11:30 am) at Rosebud Memorial Hall
This smaller group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. $5 per session including morning tea.
| Date/Time | Details |
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03/02/2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Monday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria First Monday Group Session for 2020 |
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17/02/2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Monday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Monday Group Session |
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02/03/2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Monday Group Session
Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud Victoria Monday Group Session |
Community Events
Times and locations vary so check each event for full details
Some venues only allow limited numbers of performers or have access limitations. Karen or Alan will have all the information.
| Date/Time | Details |
|---|---|
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25/01/2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Australia Day Rehearsal
Dromana Community Hall, Dromana Vic Australia Day rehearsal at the Dromana Community Hall. |
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26/01/2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Dromana Australia Day Festival
Dromana Foreshore, Dromana Victoria We will meet at the Dromana Pier at 12:00 noon and are playing from 12:15pm – 1:00pm. |
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30/01/2020 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm |
St. John's Retirement Village
St. John’s Retirement Village, Somerville Victoria Meet at 1:15pm for a 1:30pm start. |
Our Latest News
We post short items that may be of interest to our members, new members, our local community and the wider music community as well.
You can see more news on our Facebook page, YouTube Channel and Instagram.
Our regular newsletter is sent to all members and any one else interested. You can subscribe using the form further down this page.
Rosebud Christmas Parade 2019
On Saturday morning SPUKES kicked off the annual Rosebud Christmas Parade with a street performance for early shoppers and cafe crowds. Later we were joined by the Jqzz Jokers as the Peninsula School of Dance led Santa and his huskies up the hill to the Dimmey’s forecourt.
Christmas Greetings to All
We had bit of fun testing our ‘green screen’ video set-up at the last session for 2019. Here are season’s greetings from some of our members.
Beautiful Storm – A Present for Karen
I’m buying a great book for Karen for Christmas. But keep it a secret – don’t say anything until she gets it.
Take a Bow Spukes. You Were Great!
We’re preparing a full video of the WinterMusic concert which will be available soon, but here’s a preview of ‘Bye Bye Baby’. Absolutely fantastic, and listen to the applause.