LOWTON has a new string to its bow with a ukulele club having been formed.

The club meets at Lowton Labour Club on Newton Road from 7.30pm on the last Friday of every month.

The club's Jim Byrne said: “Beginners are welcome, even if they have never picked up a ukulele before but want to learn.

“Ukulele playing is fun – it is an instrument that never fails to make people smile, both young and old alike.”

There is a £25 annual membership fee and the next meeting will be on May 30.

For more information e-mail lancsukeleleclubs@mail.com or call 07570 578646.