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More than a meal. 🎈

A chance to celebrate the people powering independent trade union education - and those taking that learning back to their workplaces.

✊ Join us for the Friends of #GFTUET Gala Dinner, November 2026: https://bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDinner2026

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October 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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🚀 Our Gala Dinner is fast-approaching.

📣 Secure your spot today - bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDi...

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Fundraising gala dinner for Trade Union Education
Join us for a Gala dinner as we celebrate and raise money for the incredible work of our Educational Trust.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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✊ We couldn't deliver the programmes that unions rave about without the unwavering support from our cherished #Friends. 🍒

Join us for a jaw-dropping #GalaDinner 💃✨ - https://bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDinner2026

20 November ~ Quorn Grange Hotel ~ 6:30pm

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September 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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🛎The Workers' Retreat is the ONLY place to host our #GalaDinner2026.

🥂 Join us on 20 Nov, 6:30pm

We'll be showcasing our work, fundraising for future programmes and celebrating the last two years of the scheme - bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDi...

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September 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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🚀 NEW #Friends of Educational Trust offer

📚 Free online courses
🥂 Invitate to our #GalaDinner
🎓 1 in-person course/yr (Gold)
🔥 Discounted rates for conferences
🤝 Inviteto our anniversary celebration

✨ Become a #Friend - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

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September 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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👀✨ Our brand-new brochure launches this week

#Friends have helped us reach more workers, develop new courses, and build an exceptional education programme that is relevant today.

💪 Here's to another year of building a stronger movement - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

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September 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Take a look at what's included in your ticket 👇👀

🎺Get yours today - bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDi...

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September 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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📢 We're launching a brand-new #Friends of Educational Trust offer, with a showstopping line-up of benefits.

Booklet available at @gftu.org.uk'S stand (57) at @tuc.org.uk.

✊ Support independent, progressive trade union education - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

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September 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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🔥 Quorn Grange Hotel is the perfect place to host our upcoming #GalaDinner2026.

🥂 20 Nov, 6:30pm

🎟 Join us for a special evening showcasing our work, fundraising for future programmes and celebrating the last two years of the scheme - https://bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDinner2026

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September 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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🎟✨Expect an unforgettable evening at our biennial Gala Dinner in celebration of our Friends Of Educational Trust scheme.

💌 RSVP now - bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDi...

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August 26, 2026 at 11:14 AM
gftuet.org.uk
✊ Our programmes wouldn't be possible without your support.

💃 We're hosting a Friends of GFTU Educational Trust Gala Dinner to raise funds to continue to be the home of trade union education.

🔥 RSVP - https://bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDinner2026

📺 Dave Callow, @swu-uk.bsky.social 👇

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August 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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🔥🔥 BREAKING | Our Gala Dinner is back ✨

Join us as we celebrate and raise money for the incredible work of the Trust.

📅 20 November | 6:30pm | Quorn Grange Hotel

✨ Support trade union education today - https://bit.ly/GFTUETGalaDinner2026

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August 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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🤝 This #InternationalDayOfFriendship, become a #Friend of the Trust.

✨Frienship with us means:

👊 Expanding access to independent trade union education
👊 Enjoying exclusive benefits

✨ https://gftuet.org.uk/friends ✨

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July 30, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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🌍 Trade union education doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built by collective support.

Become a #Friend of the GFTU Educational Trust and help us continue developing confident, skilled and active union reps: https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

#GFTUWinWin #Friends #FriendsofET
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July 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
gftuet.org.uk
🙏 Education changes workplaces. It changes communities. It changes lives.

Ensure high-quality trade union education is there for today's activists and tomorrow's leaders.

💡 Become a #Friend of the Trust - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

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July 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Become a #Friend and stand behind the home of independent trade union education. 🏡

Help us continue delivering practical skills and transformative learning to trade unionists across the movement.

📌 Support our next programme - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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July 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
gftuet.org.uk
A good friend stands by you. A #Friend of the Trust stands by the future of trade union education. ✊

🤝 This #NationalBestFriendsDay, support independent worker education and enjoy exclusive updates and events.

✨ Join today: gftuet.org.uk/friends

#GFTUET #FriendsofET #BestFriendsDay #TUEd
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June 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Join us in #London today at 5pm.

#Friends of annual meet-up | Free event | All welcome | 📍 SOAS

🔴 RSVP now - https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up/

#GFTUET #Friend #FriendsofET
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June 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
gftuet.org.uk
🚨 1 WEEK TO GO | Join us in #London

#Friends of annual meet-up, all welcome.

✅ Presentation from @hwanheebae.bsky.social + more.

📍 @soasuni.bsky.social at 5pm on 2 June

✨ RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up/

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May 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
gftuet.org.uk
👋 Mark 730 days of the #Friends scheme

📍 @soasuni.bsky.social | 2 June | 5pm

🍎 @hwanheebae.bsky.social will be reflecting on our fruitful KTP partnership w/ SOAS.

✊ This is a free event, all welcome: https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up/

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May 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
gftuet.org.uk
🎉 2 years of building something special, and you’re invited.

👋 Come along to the first #Friends of GFTU Educational Trust meet-up.

✨ Connect
✨ Share
✨ Celebrate

📅 Join us and be part of what’s next: https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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May 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
gftuet.org.uk
📶 Our movement is built on connection.

Join us at the #Friends of annual meet-up, a space to share ideas, strengthen networks, and shape the future of trade union education together🤝.

👋 All welcome - https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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May 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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👋 Whether you’re a long-time supporter, new to trade union education, or just curious, join us at @soasuni.bsky.social on 2 June.

🤝 All welcome - https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up

Let’s build the future of worker education together 🔥

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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April 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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✨ Celebrate 2 years of the Friends of GFTUET scheme this summer.

📍 @soasuni.bsky.social
📅 2 June

🗣️ FT. presentation from KTP Associate, @hwanheebae.bsky.social & appearance from Gawain Little.

🚨 RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-date-friends-of-gftuet-annual-meet-up

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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April 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
gftuet.org.uk
✊📚 Support independent trade union education by become a #Friend.

Ensure workers and activists can access high-quality programmes.

From just £5 a month, you can help build skills, confidence and #Solidarity across the movement - https://gftuet.org.uk/friends

#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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March 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM