GMB Congress 2003 was held in the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The nearest we got to the beach all week - "Jerusalem" - always very moving
View from our hotel window - tide's out! Banner ceremony, Sunday morning
Standing ovation for John We get an afternoon off for good behaviour
It was a sad goodbye to John Edmonds End of session - delegates trooping back along the front
Enjoying the regional "do" I think Chris is telling Carol he is going to take part in the karaoke
Pam and Bob - Sunday night at the Imperial Chris and Carol
Possibly the highlight of Jimbo's week Congress coming to order?
Jim meets Mrs Desai Monday morning, Mary's in charge!
The new face at the top Label reads "Genuine Selby Coal"
Kevin Curran addresses congress Smog looks after my papers
T shirt reads: Poor old coal industry, nobody loves it any more - Out on the town
Pamela Ross calls for a renationalisation of the coal industry Relaxing after a long day
Winter Gardens Lunch at the Washington
Delegates nipping out for a quick lunch Self-timers are a wonderful thing!
A GMB member addresses congress Tuesday night's entertainment
Mike Ferguson, ambulance driver - subject of an emergency motion (carried unanimously!) Chris telling jokes?
Maria and Debbie chatting before the session starts View of the Winter Gardens Ballroom
Wednesday morning - another full day Delegates settling down in their seats
Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower behind Bidding for horses
Another lovely day - what we saw of it! Race night - a lot of money raised for War on Want - and had a lot of fun at the same time
Pam presenting one of 14 motions - "Formally seconded?"
Another day, another motion to present - Keeping tight reins on proceedings
Phew! - at last it's over - time for a knees up! This seems to be the GMB ladies' style of dancing -
Posh do - all dressed up! Bob and Mary enjoying a bop

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