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Tiny Porch concerts taking off for uke orchestra
18 Jan, 2021 04:00 AM
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Wanganui Ukulele Orchestra: at the back: Dianne Blair, Cher Hawkins (right at the back), Steve Watkins (sound man), Aydie Holland
Front: Judi Huthnance, Delia Jarratt, Dave Hickman (bass). [Absent: Jo Voice]
Wanganui Ukulele Orchestra: at the back: Dianne Blair, Cher Hawkins (right at the back), Steve Watkins (sound man), Aydie Holland
Front: Judi Huthnance, Delia Jarratt, Dave Hickman (bass). [Absent: Jo Voice]
Paul Brooks is editor of Whanganui Midweek, in your letterbox every Wednesdaypaul.brooks@nzme.co.nz
The Wanganui Ukulele Orchestra had a change of leader last year when Colin Luttrell left to devote more time to skiffle band Hot Potato. Aydie Holland, who has been with the orchestra for seven years, says they were faced with a summer season without their key player. Colin s pursuit of fame and fortune with that band meant Aydie had to step up and learn new skills.