Yorkshire Coal Staffs branch visitors Always a moving moment - and singing Jerusalem
Bob and Ian paying attention Banner ceremony
James speaking out This year we were at Newcastle
One of our stars! Metro Radio Arena - I felt obliged to wear my Sheffield Steelers ice hockey shirt
"So, what have you got in your bag then?" And Smog the teddy came too - his third congress
A trawl round the exhibitions -  I starved for a week to (almost) fit this dress!
Gordon is holding a gift from the GMB - Very rare - genuine Selby coal - third time at congress!
Gordon Brown spoke on Monday Coffee break - showing off my lump of coal
Jerry - twice! Also, on the left, the Irish club
Jerry speaks Chinatown
Stoney faced Maria and Jerry
Me and a friend So, what was so interesting?  (Below left)
Some big lads at the back! Northern region "do"
Remploy "Blobbies" The Animals
Thank you, Maria, for this photograph of me and the "Closed by the Tories" poster Yes, Billy, it's those pesky traffic lights again!
This was my "big" moment - calling on the government to re-nationalise the coal industry! Is that a handkerchief over the red light?
Demonstration outside the AA offices - Paul Kenny addresses the crowds What a generous gesture!
A fighting, campaigning union! Regional Secretaries rushing to the front to donate money to charity
RECALL CONGRESS - 11 MARCH 2006 - now on separate page  

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