Potteries Chartist Festival – North Staffordshire

A festival organised by the People's History Association of North Staffordshire and supported by North Staffs TUC honouring the Chartist radicals of 1842 and the 'Potteries Peterloo' which saw  Josiah Heapy shot by soldiers many more injured and 142 people arrested with 54 transported to Australia. A family friendly day, the event will have stalls, music, poetry, speeches and food.

Manchester Pride

Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Our vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and our culture is universally celebrated. We’re part of a global Pride movement celebrating LGBTQ+ equality and challenging discrimination.

The 35th National Hazards Conference 2024 – Keele

The climate crisis and workers’ health – a deadly combination The Hazards Conference is one of the biggest grassroots conferences for trade union safety reps and activists, with plenary sessions, and a comprehensive workshop programme.  It is an opportunity to exchange experience and information with and learn from safety reps from other unions, sectors and jobs across the UK.  It’ […]

TUC Congress 2024

The 156th annual TUC Congress will be held 8-11 September 2024, Brighton.    

Councillors’ coffee time – online

Out with the old boys’ networks, we’re here to build new support for women in local politics. For women to be able to participate, progress and stay in local politics, we need new forms of networks and support that work for us. By bringing women in councils across Britain and varying levels of experience together, we hope to spark skill-sharing, […]

THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS – OTTLEY COURT HOUSE

One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.

Troublemakers at Work Conference

Troublemakers At Work will be hosting their second conference on Saturday 5 October 2024 at Central Hall in Manchester. Join hundreds of other workers to share experiences and learn from each other: from organising from scratch or reviving a moribund union to resisting a rotten deal or winning a strike. Register your interest and sign up for updates

THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS – BATH

One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.

THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS – GLOSSOP LABOUR CLUB

One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.