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Hebden Bridge
Joined June 2010
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Good morning from the cesspit that is #HebdenBridge
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FYI for Trades Club staff - we've had reports that Thomas Royce (see pic) may be back in the area. A reminder that he is barred from the club - any questions please see me.
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@thetradesclub
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RIP Pete Shelley - such a loss.
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The Trades Club
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🖤⚡️ 100% - WE'VE DONE IT! ⚡️🖤 A massive THANK YOU to everyone that pledged, donated rewards and helped us spread the word. £50,000 raised in two weeks. Unbelievable.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
The Trades Club is coming back in May. We can’t wait to see you all.
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The Trades Club
2 years
Janice Long 1955-2021 RIP x
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@Tim_Burgess We've never taken a % and never will.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Some good news from @thetradesclub !
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The Trades Club
3 years
People in Hebden Bridge will remember the fantastic support @Khalsa_Aid gave us after the floods. They are now working in India to alleviate the huge health crisis there following the Covid pandemic. You can support them HERE >> Please RT
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
£40,000 raised in 7 days! THANK YOU 🙏
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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A real one-off. RIP Mark E Smith.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Thank you for your messages about the Trades in recent weeks. We are going to be launching our crowdfunder at the end of the month and would really appreciate it if you could share, RT and make a donation if you can.
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Andy Rourke 1964-2023 RIP
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
5 years
For everyone coming to @Coldwar_Steve exhibition launch tonight - we're opening from 6.30pm. See you later ! Some FREE tickets still left at
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
The Trades is open & we have power. If you need somewhere to get warm do head over here. Please RT #HebdenBridge #flood
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keephebdenweird
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They’re serving at The Trades @thetradesclub
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@thetradesclub
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Our crowdfunder is now LIVE! Here's the link >>>
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
The Trades Club bar is open this evening and so is our Indonesian kitchen, with delicious mains from just £7. Come and visit!
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@thetradesclub
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3 years
A Happy Christmas to all of you from all of us at @thetradesclub x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Thank you for all your supportive messages yesterday. You can help us and venues like us by calling in today and ordering some drinks or food from our kitchen. Without live shows, grassroots venues are hemorrhaging money. We're open from 4pm and would love to see you!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
2 years
Friends of the Trades Club - please support legendary Manchester venue The Night & Day and sign the petition asking Manchester City Council to remove their Noise Abatement Notice via @UKChange PLEASE RT
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
That's it - our crowdfunder is OVER. Once again a huge THANK YOU to everyone that pledged, donated rewards, and helped us spread the word. 1306 people joined forces to raise a staggering £54,410 for the Trades Club. Thank you one & all! WE WILL BE BACK. #saveourvenues
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
On behalf of the staff and volunteers I'd like to thank you for the love and support you've shown the Trades in the most challenging year in the club's history. Here's to 2021 and to better days ahead for all of us. We will be back.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Toots Hibbert 1942 - 2020 RIP x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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So many great shows to look back on this year. Thank you to everyone that visited and listened, cheered and danced. We'd love it if you posted with some of your moments at the club. Happy New Year everyone!
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The Trades Club
4 years
Hi everyone - just to let you know that our crowdfunder is launching FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST at 10AM. We'll be posting more in the next few days - please help us get the word out by RTing far and wide #saveourvenues #bythepeopleforthepeople
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The Trades Club
4 years
Terrible news about @DeafInstitute & @thisisgorilla - both fine venues and a terrible loss to the UKs musical eco system. Let's hope a buyer can be found for those buildings to return as music venues, meanwhile our heart goes out to all their great staff at this awful time.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Attention: @work1ngmensclub make their debut on @BBCLater with Jools Holland this Friday at 10pm - a performance filmed at @thetradesclub . Tell your friends and RT away!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Happy to say our great local bookshop @bookcasehebden in Hebden Bridge opens its doors again on Monday. Please RT and help us get the word out #hebdenbridge
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@thetradesclub
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Good luck to all the local businesses opening up today in the Calder Valley. Hopefully we'll be joining you soon!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
5 years
Our Twitter seems to have exploded. That'll be @Coldwar_Steve 's doing. Coming to @thetradesclub Thurs 17th January!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
We'll be putting posters up in the Trades Club Let's all #sharethesteps
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The Trades Club
3 years
Very excited to be announcing something we've been working on for quite a while. Nico at the Trades Club - an incredible line-up of artists performing songs from her catalogue. More to be revealed. Tickets go on sale 10am Friday from
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Calderdale Council are funding meals for school children over half term. In addition, the following local businesses are providing free meals for any kids that need it. Chapter 17 Grilled Cheese Booth The Dosa Café On’t Front Marco’s Leila’s Kitchen Rick’s Mexican Street Food
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Our @thetradesclub crowdfunder goes live 10am tomorrow! We'll be posting info and links in the morning. Please help us spread the word.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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RIP Denise Johnson x
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@thetradesclub
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4 years
There you have it, folks. In 2018 the UK music industry alone contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy. We should all pack up and go home, apparently.
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The Trades Club
3 years
Manchester lost John Hall today. He was also an honourary citizen of Hebden Bridge. Those that knew him will never forget him - a tireless cheerleader for emerging artists and a kind, hilarious minister of vibes. We love ya, John! x
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The Trades Club
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"Twats" Welcome back #HappyValley #hebdenbridge
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The Trades Club
3 years
On Thurs 9th Sept join us @tradesclub for a free screening of the restored @JohnLennon & @YokoOno film IMAGINE with live commentary on @Twitter from the original musicians & filmmakers, organised by @YokoOno @MercuryStudios @Listening_Party & @MusicVenueTrust #IMAGINE50
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Wow. Thank you, everyone! We've just hit £54,000 in the final hours of our crowdfunder. Seriously so grateful for all your support x
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The Trades Club
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Thanks to all of you supporting the club - day 3 and we're now on 61% of our target 💥
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Lee 'Scratch' Perry 1936 - 2021 Rest in peace x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Look - @TheOrielles are number one! Couldn't be prouder of this band, who have worked so hard for years to get here. And their manager, @Mango_Mgmt Damian Morgan - a genuinely good guy who has always had their back. And @heavenlyrecs - the best indie label in the world x
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The Trades Club
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A massive THANK YOU to the 756 pledgers - our crowdfunder has just hit £31,000! #LetTheMusicPlay #saveourvenues
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Announcing MARTIN MCALOON from @prefabsprout will be joining us next month for an unforgettable evening's trawl through their sublime catalogue. Tickets now on sale HERE >> #hebdenbridge
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
2 years
The Long Blondes show tomorrow will not be going ahead. We will be contacting ticket holders later today.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Transmission No1 from @thetradesclub goes live 8pm UK time this Saturday 9th Jan with special guests @MPeakeOfficial @LoungeSocietyHB @STilston AND @work1ngmensclub supply the theme tune. Link to follow later today! Please RT x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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We stand with the brilliant @nightanddaycafe a legendary Manchester venue and as vital today as it ever was.
@guardianculture
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‘It would be the death of culture’: Manchester’s Night & Day venue faces moment of truth
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
We've just hit 75% of our target - thank you to the 895 people that have supported us this far. Please help us by RT liking and sharing 🙏
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
5 years
Huge congrats to local heroes @work1ngmensclub who have just signed to our favourite record label @heavenlyrecs . This is just the beginning..
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Massive thank you to everyone who's donated so far - our total has just gone over £17,500 ! These funds are vital to help us to reopen and get back to putting on gigs ! Please keep sharing #LETTHEMUSICPLAY
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The Trades Club
3 years
Remembering Andrew Weatherall 1963-2020 'Fail we may, sail we must'
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
Excited to announce @slowreadersclub are playing a very special @passportgigs show @thetradesclub with all proceeds going to help venues like ours. More details to follow >>
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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We are coming back! Here's some important information on how it's going to work >> Please be patient with us as we navigate through the first few weeks of opening. We can't wait to see you all. It's time to #ReviveLive
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
RIP Little Richard (1932 – 2020)
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The Trades Club
4 years
Happy to say that Hebden Bridge made it through the night! The town is very much open and tonight's sold out show with friend of @thetradesclub @markthomasinfo is 100% going ahead as planned. Doors open 8pm!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Amazing news and massive bear hugs to @musicvenuetrust for their tireless work on behalf on our grassroots venues venues.
@scottygb
Scott Bryan
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Story in the FT tomorrow: “£1.5bn lifeline to the arts” (via @AllieHBNews )
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The Trades Club
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This is happening. Our sold out @heavenlyrecs 30 Weekender is back with a new date and special guests. Thanks to all concerned for working with us to save the lineup. If you have tickets for @dovesmusicblog or @CherryGhostband they are valid for the new dates.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Early load in for @TheOrielles global live stream later today #saveourvenues
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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That was great! Big up @work1ngmensclub !
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Congratulations to @CateLeBon @idlesband @annacalvi and Black Midi for their Mercury nominations. All have played @thetradesclub in the last 12 months - support grassroots music venues for the future starts here!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Now that I've calmed down a little... just to say that we're going to leave the crowdfunder open (it's got another 13 days left to run) and every penny will go towards help us open again. THANK YOU ! 🖤
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Happy Birthday John Cooper Clarke X
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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The Beat was one of the first shows I put on at @thetradesclub and I was really just feeling my way. Roger was so kind and encouraging. And what a powerful force on stage. Sending love to his family and band mates tonight - Mal.
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The Trades Club
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We are at 50% in just over 24 hours. Thank you - all of you x
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We'll never forget the brilliant nights at the club that Andrew provided the soundtrack for. Much love to our friends at @GoldenLionTod and @heavenlyrecs at this terribly sad time. Andrew Weatherall - gone too soon x
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The Trades Club
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Happy Birthday @edwyncollins love from all of us at @thetradesclub x
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The Trades Club
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Wilko Johnson 1947-2022 RIP
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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THIS IS HAPPENING. 'Finally getting to play some of my favourite Pretenders songs in my favourite type venues. Been waiting a long time for this! See you there.’ Christine Hynde Very limited tickets go on sale 10am tomorrow morning.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
8 years
THANK YOU to everyone who donated, promoted and supported our record fair. We raised over £5k in 3hrs. Enough to bring Muse Music back.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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THANK YOU to the 1112 supporters who have taken us to 90% of our target in just two weeks. Thank you to everyone who has shared our campaign and helped us get the word out. We're nearly there >>
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The Trades Club
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PLEASE RT
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The Trades Club
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Very excited to finally announce the @heavenlyrecs 30th Birthday Weekender 16-19 April at @thetradesclub with DOVES, CONFIDENCE MAN, CHERRY GHOST, BAXTER DURY, KATY J PEARSON, RAF RUNDELL and more. tickets on sale midday on Sat from
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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TONIGHT: @TeenageFanclub play a sold out show @thetradesclub ! No support. Doors open 8pm / onstage 8.45pm. #hebdenbridge #welovetfc
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Happy birthday Tony Wilson x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Our show with @_Nightingales is now (unsurprisingly) SOLD OUT. Thanks all!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES DOVES #doves
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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The Trades is very much OPEN and trains and buses are running a normal service. If you can please arrive early and support the indie shops and cafes in our wonderful town - they need you now more than ever. Please RT
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Shack and Pale Fountains songwriter par excellence @michaelheadtreb will be here at the Trades in September - we expect tickets to go quickly for this one so don't hang about! Tickets go on sale 10AM Friday over at
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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RIP Florian Schneider (1947 – 2020)
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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THANK YOU to our friends International Teachers of Pop who've just announced they're donating 100% of the download of their new track to @thetradesclub We had no idea this was coming so still in shock! x
@teachersofpop
International teachers of Pop
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Just ‘dropped’ a new ITOP track - all proceeds from the download will be donated to our favourite independent venue @thetradesclub in Hebden Bridge - download here.. watch video here Please share and read attached . Thank you xxITOP
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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RIP Mark Lanegan - sending love and condolences to @ChiltonBell and the @heavenlyrecs family and thinking of an unforgettable night at the Trades
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
Please bear with us while we reschedule our calendar following this evening's govt announcement - we'll be contacting all ticket holders as soon as we have new dates. If you can afford to, please hang on to your tickets - that would really help the club.
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
4 years
If you miss Tony Wilson like I do, @badly_drawn_boy has done a beautiful job of celebrating the man on his great new album. Have a listen >>
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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It's grim up North
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
3 years
A statement from the Trades about shows at the club from July 19 >>
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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If you want to drink and listen to David Bowie, that's what's happening tonight at the Trades. RIP x
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
8 years
The astonishing total for our recent flood fundraising is £24202. 2/3 for community projects the rest for the club's recovery #hummingbirds
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
6 years
It's official! @BBClamacqshow will be at @thetradesclub for @IVW_UK on Thursday 1st February #bythepeopleforthepeople #IVW18
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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We'd like to give special thanks to Rita Hendy who raised a lot of money for @thetradesclub in lockdown from her illustrated calendars. We are lucky to live in a town that pulls together in a crisis and this is another shining example of community in action. THANK YOU Rita!
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@thetradesclub
The Trades Club
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Day twelve of our crowdfunder and we're less than £7000 away from hitting our £50,000 target. THANK YOU to the 1060 people that have supported us to get here.
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