Hi DUGs,
Get ready for spooky strumming and a little festive sparkle! This week, Spookulele brings us Halloween tunes, the chance to share a spooky open-mic performance and an excuse to dress up. And there’s more to look forward to: we’ve been invited to play a few Christmas songs for Santa’s arrival at Dobbies on Sunday 22 November!
Be afraid—be very afraid… Spookulele is here!
This week, we’re unleashing a scary selection of Halloween-themed songs—get ready to strum up a little mischief! 🧛♀️🧟👺👹💀🎃
Bring your ukulele, get into the spirit and join us for some frightfully good tunes!
Got a spooky song up your sleeve? We’d love a couple of open-mic performances—come ready to share yours and give us a musical fright!
Fancy dress is completely optional, but warmly encouraged! Whether you add a little spooky touch or go all out, we’d love to see your creativity. Come as you are—or as something that goes bump in the night!
Your frightfully good playlist
Scooby Doo
The Addams Family
Monster Mash
Abracadabra
Bad Moon Rising
House of the Rising Sun
Black Magic Woman
Ghost Riders in the Sky
Dancing in the Dark
Ring of Fire
How Come
If You Could Read My Mind
Living La Vida Loca
The Hearse Song
Ride a White Swan
Paint It Black
Psycho Killer
Bad Romance
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! 🎅🎄❄️🎁🛷⛄
Once the Halloween spooks have had their moment, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. It’s NEVER too early to get a little festive!
Santa's arrival at Dobbies - Sunday 22nd November
Santa’s arrival is a big event at Dobbies—and we’ve been invited to add a little ukulele magic!
We’ve been asked to play a few Christmas songs at the event on Sunday morning, 22nd November. What a lovely way to get into the festive spirit!
You may know I’ll be there in my alter ego. I’m not claiming to be the real Santa… but Santa and I have never been seen in the same room!
And while he’s on duty, I have a sneaking suspicion Santa might grab a uke and join the group. Watch this space for some festive strumming!
Annual General Meeting
The Doune Ukulele Group AGM will be held on Wednesday, 11th November.
If there’s anything you’d like us to discuss, please send it over for the agenda. Every idea is welcome, and your input helps keep DUGs the friendly, enjoyable group we all value—thank you!
Teith Fest | Friday–Sunday, 13th–15th November
A brand-new celebration is coming to Doune, promising a wonderful weekend of music and community spirit.
Teith Fest, sponsored by Doune Gala Committee and supported by Stirling Pride, aims to bring renowned music acts to the village.
Please help spread the word. If you know someone who might enjoy the session, share the details with them; full information is available on the Teith Fest ticket page.
We’d love as many members as possible to join us. It’s a welcoming chance for newcomers to try the ukulele, play alongside the group, and experience what makes DUGs such fun. It could be a great recruiting opportunity too!
Stirling School of English—St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh
Date and time: Monday 23 November, 6.00 pm
Venue: Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2QL
Get ready for a festive evening together! Stirling School of English is hosting a St Andrew’s Day ceilidh at the Albert Halls, and we’re delighted to be part of it.
We’ve been invited to play a lively 10–15-minute set during the break. Once the ukuleles are packed away, we can join the dancing and tuck into some stovies!
The organisers need numbers for catering, so please let us know if you’re planning to come—we’d love to have you there.
We expect to perform at around 7.00 pm. If you can’t stay for the full evening, no problem—you’re very welcome to come along just for our set.
Look out for a WhatsApp poll nearer the event, and please respond there if you can make it.
One important date reminder: although St Andrew’s Day falls on Monday 30 November, the ceilidh is one week earlier, on Monday 23 November.