Uke Group North

Bringing communities together through the joy of music

ukegroupnorth.com

About Uke Group North

Uke Group North is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to improving wellbeing and strengthening communities through inclusive ukulele workshops across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Since September 2021, we've been creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages and abilities can learn, play, and connect through music.

What We Do

• Weekly Sing & Strum Sessions - Regular workshops in Ramsbottom, Greenmount, Bury and surrounding areas
• Beginner to Advanced Workshops - From first chords to advanced techniques
• Children's Programmes - Fun, educational sessions designed for young learners
• Community Performances - Regular performances at local festivals and events
• Free Instrument Loan - No ukulele? No problem! We provide instruments during sessions

Our Mission

We work towards three core objectives:

1. Improving Mental & Emotional Wellbeing - Using music therapy and community connection to support mental health
2. Strengthening Community Assets - Supporting local community spaces through regular bookings and increased engagement
3. Developing Musical Skills - Teaching practical ukulele skills, music theory, and performance confidence

Weekly Sessions

Check the website for our current weekly sessions across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. All sessions welcome beginners - no experience necessary!

Get Involved

• Email: ukegroupnorth@gmail.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/ukegroupnorth
• Join a Session: Visit our workshops page to find a session near you
• Support Us: Donations help us provide instruments and expand our reach to new communities

Website Technical Details

This website is built using the Chobble Template, a static site generator that combines markdown content with automated deployment.

Site Structure

• pages/ - Main website pages (About, Mission, Workshops, etc.)
• events/ - Weekly recurring sessions and special events
• news/ - Updates and announcements
• reviews/ - Testimonials from participants
• images/ - Photos and promotional materials
• assets/ - Downloadable songbooks (Junior Songbook, UGN Songbook)

Deployment

The site automatically builds and deploys to Bunny CDN via GitHub Actions when changes are pushed to the main branch. Content is managed through markdown files, making updates simple and accessible.

Local Development

To build the site locally:

./bin/build

The built site appears in result/.

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"If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place." - Jake Shimabukuro

Uke Group North CIC - Building stronger communities through music since 2021.