A group of Renfrewshire residents were serenaded by 14 ukulele players during a summer event in Paisley.
Members of Paisley & District U3A (University of the Third Age) recently enjoyed a musical picnic at Ferguslie Cricket Club.
Musicians from East Renfrewshire U3A and the Men's Shed in Barrhead provided light entertainment during the event.
Kathy O’Donnell, chair of Paisley & District U3A, said: "2022 was the U3A movement's ruby anniversary.
"We celebrated this with a summer picnic and barbecue where our members were also treated to an outdoor performance by players from the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra. It was such a hit that the committee agreed to organise another annual picnic with music.
"Just a few months ago, our U3A began holding ukulele taster sessions. There's now a group of us who want to learn how to play this happy-sounding instrument. Naturally, we've made contacts with other ukulele groups in the area.
"When players at fellow East Renfrewshire U3A and the Barrhead Men's Shed heard about our picnic, they agreed to come along and perform. Songs from across the decades were played and sung, ranging from Al Jolson's 'Campdown Races' to Peter Nardini's 'I Blew a Kiss From Wishaw Cross.'
"These musicians received such a warm reception at the picnic. They've duly invited our own novice ukulele players to come and practice with them over the summer!
"Paisley & District U3A's ukulele group restarts in September. We hope it attracts even more people to have a go at making music together. Our website has all the details."
For more information, visit u3asites.org.uk/paisley/welcome.
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