Ukelele fever is sweeping through the Holme Valley.
Around 40 players of all ages and abilities joined a ukulele session at Holmfirth High School on Saturday.
The event was so popular that Holme Valley Music Centre decided to set up a ukulele club in response to local interest.
The centre, which also runs several other music groups, will be running a regular ukulele club starting on Saturday, February 8, at 11.30am.
Holme Valley Music Centre leader Pat France said: “The ukulele is easily accessible. It’s not very expensive to buy and it’s a fun instrument.
“You can pick it up quite easily but it can be quite skilled at a different level.
“It’s a very social instrument. Almost everyone who came wanted to make it a regular thing.”
The ukulele, a four-string member of the guitar family, originated in Hawaii. It was played by Portuguese immigrants
in the 19th century and gained popularity in America in the 1900s. For more information about the valley club email pat.france@kirkleesmusicschool.org.uk
George Formby was the most famous ukulele player.
The British comedy actor, singer- songwriter and comedian sang light, comical songs, usually playing the ukulele, which he is pictured with.
He was a major star of stage and screen in the 1930s and 1940s when Formby became the UK’s highest-paid entertainer.
His songs such as When I’m Cleaning Windows were particularly popular during the Second World War (1939-45).