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On the 12th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “12 Strings For Strumming”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “12 Strings for Strumming”

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3 sets of strings. Perfect for those snapping times!

That’s right, Wunjo’s on Denmark Street have nomintated 3 sets of soprano ukulele strings to keep in your bag.

If you want to win this, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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On the 11th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “11 Northern Goodies”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “11 Northern Goodies”

That’s right, A Grand Northern Ukulele Festival gift package with enough items to get each of the 11 piping pipers including…

1 Canvas Tote,
2 coupons for a 10% discount on any workshop at our 2014 festival
3 leather plectrums,
4 GNUF badges
and 1 hand-made felt ukulele keyring (produced by one of our festival merchants, Ribbon Circus of Hebden Bridge).

If you want to win this, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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Grand Northern Ukulele Festival Goodies

If you want to win this, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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On the 10th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “Metronome-a-beeping”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Metronome-a-beeping”

Ah, those lovely guys at Southern Ukulele Store have outdone themselves again! They’re not only giving you a metronome, oh no, they’re also giving you a smashing prize of a lovely mid range ukulele, which you could get delivered direct to you in time for Christmas! Yay! If you want to win this, and a couple of her albums wrapped up all pretty, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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Awesome Brunswick Ukulele & Metronome, worth over £50.

If you want to win this, and a couple of her albums wrapped up all pretty, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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On the 9th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “Nine Ladies Dancing”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Nine Ladies Dancing”

Tricity Vogue, London and Edinburgh’s Ukelele Cabaret Hub, friend and Alumni from the Early Ye Olde Ukulele Wednesdayse has drawn a lovely picture of Nine Ladies Dancing! They’re all real outfits that belong to Tricity. She’s drawn them… Just for you! If you want to win this, and a couple of her albums wrapped up all pretty, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

9 Ladies Dancing - Hand Drawn Art From Tricity Vogue

If you want to win this prize, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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On the 8th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “Tony Husband’s Drawing”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Tony Husband’s Drawing”

Award winning Cartoonist (known for his work in Private Eye, The Times, Punch, Playboy, The Sunday Express, The Spectator and The Sun amongst others) Tony Husband has drawn a lovely ukulele Cartoon, just for us! If you want to win this prize, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

Tony Husband’s Christmas Cartoon. Tony’s artwork recently raised over £1000 at auction.

If you want to win this prize, or any of the other amazing prizes, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here to enter our online raffle.

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On the 7th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “Pete & Dom’s Cookie’s Brimming”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of Ukemas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Pete & Dom’s Cookie’s Brimming”

Pete & Dom, as in Peter who often leads at Ukulele Wednesdays at the Albany, have a new company, making bespoke cooking experiences for everyone. At your house, or at their house. Check them out here. They’ve offered to make ukulele cookies for winners of this competition. It’d be better if you lived in London, as they can give them to you in person at Ukulele Wednesdays, but they’re happy to post, if not. They are delicious. We all ate this one here:

Pete And Dom’s Cookie’s Brimming

If you want to win this prize, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here.

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On the 6th day of Ukemas, my true love gave to me… “New-Friends-A-Playing”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “New-Friends-A-Playing”

If you’ve read this site, you’ll know all about Lorraine, and that she teaches ukulele using pop songs, and songs relevant to her students. You may also know that she’s got a festive Ukulele Taster Workshop at Somerset House on Monday. Fancy coming along for a glass of fizz and a strum? This prize is going to be announced TOMORROW! The class is on Monday, so we want to give you time to win it.

You could be learning to play ukulele at Somerset House!

If you want to win this prize, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here.

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On the 5th day of UkeMas, my true love gave to me… “Ukulele BLING”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Ukulele Bling!”

If you’ve not heard of It’s Nice To Make, then you should. It’s Nice to Make is a community project run with survivors of acquired brain injury, exploring the importance of making stuff in the neuroplasticity revolution.

They’ve agreed to make a ukulele pendant, made of laminate, especially for Ukemas.

Sample image of laminate ukulele pendant for the 12 days of Ukemas

If you want to win this prize, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here.

 

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On the 4th day of UkeMas, my true love gave to me… “Stuff From A Nerd”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize – hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Stuff From A Nerd”

If you’ve been around the ukulele block once or twice, you’re sure to have come across the vocals of the harmonious Helen Arney. Presenter, Award Winning Comedian, Geek Songstress, One Third of The Festival of the Spoken Nerd. If you haven’t, listen to a festive song from the lady herself, here:

Helen’s very kindly donated some CD’s and a songbook like these:

Helen Arney CD’s and playalong book.

 

So you can listen and also play along at home. Divine!

If you want to win this prize, and also raise money for Ukuleles For Peace, please go here.

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On the 3rd day of UkeMas, my true love gave to me… “Signed in Pen”

Posted on by Lorraine Bow

 

“The 12 Days of UkeMas. What IS that?” I hear you cry. Well, it’s nearly Christmas. The time of love, family, food, caring and consumerism is very nearly upon us. It’s not always a happy time for everyone, so we’ve decided to counter it and do something nice, and raise money for a worthy organisation, Ukuleles for Peace. To do this, we’re giving away some amazing prizes, and some OK prizes, with UK postage included*. All the prizes are wonderful, but they’re especially wonderful if you’re a ukulele player! It’s essentially an online raffle that we’re having. Donate some cash to help us reach our goal of £1200 in 12 days** We’ll pull the names out of a hat on 14 December and post you your prize - hopefully in time for Ukemas. To enter, to win one of our awesome prizes, please go here: https://www.youcaring.com/12DaysOfUkeMas

*If you’re further afield than the UK, we’ll ask you to cover the postage cost of your prize.
**We’ll accept donations after the prize.

Today’s prize. “Signed in Pen” - Mr Ukulele. Adorned by ALL of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain’s monikers. We’ve also got a (not signed by the Ukulele Orchestra, but joyous to listen to) Uke-Werk CD. What more could you ask for?

Here’s the very fine Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain in action!

Mr Ukulele, signed by ALL the members of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Not signed, but sounding lovely, Uke-Werk CD!

 

 

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