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The Hucknall & Linby MC Band recently helped the UKs third largest trades union celebrate its 125th anniversary.

The band was invited to perform at the GMB Union Congress at Nottingham's Capital FM arena, where delegates enjoyed the music before voting on the important workplace issues of the day.

GMB General Secretary Paul Kenny thanked the band for a rousing start to the day and presented our Musical Director Paul Whyley with a donation and commemorative plaqueHucknall & Linby Band

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A band spokesperson told 4BR: "We had a great time and were made very welcome.

GMB General Secretary Paul Kenny thanked the band for a rousing start to the day and presented our Musical Director Paul Whyley with a donation and commemorative plaque."

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