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Ukulele Friday not on tonight - 09th January 2026
Ukulele Friday in January has been rescheduled to the third Friday of the month - 16 JANUARY. Sorry for any inconvenience. The fun will be the same next week.
It was a great night at Coorparoo Bowls Club on Wednesday 7th January as the first BUMS Jam of the year, was attended by close to 70 happy strummers. Coorparoo jam buzzes in 2026 - 08th January 2026
It was a great night at Coorparoo Bowls Club on Wednesday 7th January as the first BUMS Jam of the year, was attended by close to 70 happy strummers.
BUMS Newsletter for January 2026 - 01st January 2026
This newsletter was sent to 365 members and 625 subscribers on 1 January 2026.
Time rushes by and BUMS has been busy. In the second half of 2025, we ran 46 jams, organised 2 workshops and a ukulele sailing day as well as holding our Annual General Meeting and conducting a survey on our members ideas on events we run. Read on for more. Half year review - 01st January 2026
Time rushes by and BUMS has been busy. In the second half of 2025, we ran 46 jams, organised 2 workshops and a ukulele sailing day as well as holding our Annual General Meeting and conducting a survey on our members ideas on events we run. Read on for more.
Just two weeks until these workshops start.  The survey about the events you wanted BUMS to run told us finger style playing, strumming and more ukulele skills were important to you.  Here’s what you asked for. There are still places available, so book now. Ukulele Skills Workshops - 31st December 2025
Just two weeks until these workshops start.  The survey about the events you wanted BUMS to run told us finger style playing, strumming and more ukulele skills were important to you.  Here’s what you asked for. There are still places available, so book now.
Back in late October, we asked members to give us their thoughts on the events and workshops we have run and their opinions and ideas for future events. Here's a summary of the results. Events survey outcomes - 31st December 2025
Back in late October, we asked members to give us their thoughts on the events and workshops we have run and their opinions and ideas for future events. Here's a summary of the results.
Glen Allen, a BUMS member for 12 years and a regular at Westside, Ferny Grove and Northside jams passed away last week after a short illness. Linda Gough and Peter Grace played at his funeral on Tuesday 30 December. Read on for more details. Vale Glen Allen - 22nd December 2025
Glen Allen, a BUMS member for 12 years and a regular at Westside, Ferny Grove and Northside jams passed away last week after a short illness. Linda Gough and Peter Grace played at his funeral on Tuesday 30 December. Read on for more details.
One of the aims of BUMS is to spread the joy of the ukulele to the wider community of Greater Brisbane. One of our most significant contributors are Donna and Derek Farrell and their trusty bass man Kevin Buckley. What a time they are having in the run up to Christmas. Sharing ukulele with the community - 13th December 2025
One of the aims of BUMS is to spread the joy of the ukulele to the wider community of Greater Brisbane. One of our most significant contributors are Donna and Derek Farrell and their trusty bass man Kevin Buckley. What a time they are having in the run up to Christmas.
Here are more photos of the fun at Ferny Grove. More pics from the Northside Christmas Spectacular - 13th December 2025
Here are more photos of the fun at Ferny Grove.
The last jam of the year at Westside was a happy, successful morning with 52 players and singers including some visitors. The innovative and creative Sercombe family created a bag of goodies for each person at the jam. All hand made!  Christmas fun at Westside - 13th December 2025
The last jam of the year at Westside was a happy, successful morning with 52 players and singers including some visitors. The innovative and creative Sercombe family created a bag of goodies for each person at the jam. All hand made! 


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