Fund Raising 12 year old JJ

17^th October 2025  10:49am - 12^th August 2026  11:00am
Venue: Switzerland International Scouts

Fund Raising for JJ

 

I am a GMB member and my son JJ, aged 12, has been a proud member of 1st Mossley Scouts for the past 7 years. Through dedication, and a love for adventure, he’s been selected to join an incredible international trip to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland in August 2026.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience brings together Scouts from around the world to explore the Swiss Alps, take part in adventurous activities, and live the spirit of global Scouting. You can read more about the trip on this Scout link

https://www.gmescouts.org.uk/k26

 

To make this dream a reality, JJ is fundraising to cover the £1,550 cost of the trip. Every contribution—big or small—will help him take part in this unforgettable journey and hope to break our £500 target.

If you’d like to support JJ and help him represent 1st Mossley Scouts on the international stage, we’d be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for helping JJ take this big step in his Scouting adventure.

‘Just Giving’ site to donate and see the progress

Union Branch members meeting

1^st March 2026  2:00pm - 30^th April 2026  4:00pm
Venue: 2026 DATE & VENUE TBC.

There are Branch meetings (less frequent). Which is the place where members can find out what is happening in the workplace and have a voice on what the union and members can do for each other.

Y are entitled to request from your manager, the time to attend these meetings.

 

Next Branch meeting date & venue TBC:

 

Date: 2026 Date to be confirmed

Time:

Venue:

 

Agenda:

TBC

AOB

Have a Local Vote on the Annual Time Change

29^th March 2026  1:57am - 29^th April 2026  5:00pm
Venue: Online

Have a local vote on the annual clock/time change.

Should it be changed from our current changes in March and October

 

https://vote.easypolls.net/69c7f3b3b23f07006060b595

Street Festival

10^th April 2026  5:00pm - 13^th November 2026  9:00pm
Venue: Armentieres Square Stalybridge

Stalybridge Street Festival 2nd Friday Every Month

Says what it is. The 5th year of the event, starting 10th April till November.

https://www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-news/the-return-of-stalybridge-street-fest/

NJC ballot on Pay & Conditions 26/27

13^th April 2026  10:04am - 22^nd May 2026  11:59pm
Venue: Online & Local Ballot box

LOCAL GOVERNMENT, COUNCIL, SCHOOLS & ACADAMIES

BALLOT OPEN FROM 13 APRIL 2026!

https://mailchi.mp/gmb/njc-pay-ballot26

GMB pay ballot covering all workers across local government, school & academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC Green Book) pay, terms and conditions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland is now open.

GMB members will have their say on pay and we now need you to take part in this important ballot and let us know if you are prepared to accept or reject the pay offer.

The closing date for the ballot is 22 May 2026.

GMB Joint Local Government & Schools Committee

Having reviewed the full and final offer in detail, the National Joint Committees have adopted a neutral position and agreed that it is for GMB members to decide whether the offer is adequate. Members may wish to note that the employers’ side agreed to meet but presented a full and final offer instead of entering negotiations, and that the offer is not supported by any additional funding.

A vote to reject is also your vote in favour of a move to a formal industrial action ballot.

https://www.gmb.org.uk/public-services/local-government/njc-green-book-noticeboard

Mossley Farmers Market

26^th April 2026  10:00am - 29^th November 2026  2:30pm
Venue: Mossley Market

Mossley Farmers Market 2026.

Mossley Market each month 26th April to last one 29th November 10-2:30.

The Moseley Farmers’ Market, will have stalls for local produce, street food, and arts and crafts, with the market taking place from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m the last Sunday of each month until December.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18gjGZ2Kxw/

Check TMBC, Farmers market sites and local media for more details and any changes

 

Union Branch Representative Meeting

29^th April 2026  1:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Branch Office

There are branch union representative meetings (more frequent). Where your representatives discuss union and member issues. You can contact your representative to raise any issues at these meetings.

Next Union Representatives meeting date:

Date: 29th April 2026

Time: 13:30

Local Council May Elections

7^th May 2026  7:00am - 10:00pm
Venue: Search for your Tameside polling station

Vote at your local Tameside elections 7th May. Asked for & not received your postal vote by 30th April ring 01613428355.

Register your polling vote by 20th April.

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/key-dates-voters-2026

TMBC need staff to staff the elections which are paid.

Contact TMBC elections staff or see our Branch News page.

Fleetwood Mac Candlelight 

15^th May 2026  7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: St Michaeles Church Ashton

Fleetwood Mac Candlelight

 

At St Michaeles Church Ashton

 

HERE

GMB Congress Conference

5^th June 2026  9:00am - 11^th June 2026  4:00pm
Venue: Ruskin Hotel Blackpool

Your Union Congress Event

https://www.gmbtameside08.org.uk/Stewarding-Congress-in-Blackpool/

Being held in Blackpool. Read up on your annual Congress and if you would like to attend or even volunteer for certain support roles.

https://ruskinhotel.com/special-events/conferences/

If you have any particular issue you feel is a national matter. Contact your local union representative to discuss to consider if it can be taken forward to Congress for discussion.

Here in the bow links is an idea of the Congress event from last year and some questions answered.

https://www.gmb.org.uk/get-involved-with-congress-26.pdf

https://www.gmb.org.uk/assets/media/downloads/3382/congress-guide.pdf

https://www.gmb.org.uk/assets/media/downloads/3382/order-of-business.pdf

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