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Tim Cooke

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Postie📮, Rat catcher, chimney sweep, local history nerd, was one half of @chonkinfeckle, drummer with Indi-Trix, had 5 minutes of TV & wireless fame. Wigan lad born and bred.

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Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · May 4

reat to catch-up with Alf Molyeneux who was at one time Fred Dibnah's right hand man. Driving his miniature train at Moss Bank park. We used to do a few bits and pieces together at Fred's old house back in the day!

#freddibnah #miniturerailway #bolton #tractionengine

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Apr 13

Currently soaking up the sun in #Amsterdam 20 odd years since I was last here, so brought the lads for company!!

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Mar 23

Wigan Music Society's next concert is on Saturday 5th April with the Talland String Quartet. All details on the poster. More information at wiganmusic.org.uk
#Wigan #tallandquartet #classicalmusic

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Mar 15

Back at the mighty #nagshead #macclesfield tonight playing all things #Indie and #britpop from 9.30pm #inditrix

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Feb 26

This coming Sunday folks, all in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Jan 20

Looking forward to playing at the next #neildunlopsinger Charity night in aid of @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social

Only £3 on the door!
#livemusic #charity #prostatecancer

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Dec 8

Next Sunday, the 15th. Is the last #neildunlopsinger Charity night of 2024!
A great variety night live music!

All the fun starts at 5.00pm!

#Wigan #standish #livemusic #charity #christmas #Pieverotti

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Dec 8

Bit of a blustery walk with @oscarthedog1000
Definitely no cobwebs left to blow away!
#minitureschnauzer #Wigan

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Dec 7

Today we will be here, Highfield Cricket Club for the annual Christmas Markets. @sarah_cooke73 has her goodies all set up! Some great stalls, hot food, live music, Pemberton Brass Band and more. From 12.00pm
#wigan #christmasmarket #brassband #festive #highfield

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Got A Ukulele @gotaukulele.com · Nov 24

Iain managed to get the legendary Manchester band The Man From Delmonte to reform and play some fresh gigs next year after 30 odd years. This was day one of rehearsals I think.

I feel like a kid again - saw them many times back in the day.

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Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 24

Second gig of the weekend! Out with the #Standish legend Jerry Eccles and Co for the @neildunlopsinger Charity event in aid of @savingsaints.bigpaws #stbernard

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 24

Second gig of the weekend! Out with the #Standish legend Jerry Eccles and Co for the @neildunlopsinger Charity event in aid of @savingsaints.bigpaws #stbernard

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 24

Freddie Mercury, 33 years gone. And still making history!

#FreddieMercury #Queen @queenofficial

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 20

Biggish job today at the Springfield pub, Wigan. Which is getting ready for re-opening in December. 3 open fires and one stove.
All now are ready to go!!
#wigan #chimneysweep

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 19

Great to see my chum @johnbarnesuk.bsky.social doing superb on #thechase

Rich Deighton 🌈🐻📻🎧 @stomabearuk.bsky.social · Nov 19

@johnbarnesuk.bsky.social

Watching you on #TheChase right now!

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 18

Solo trip to Chester to catch the eldest lads gig tonight. Feeling festive with these bijou Christmas markets. Not too stressful!

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 17

Excellent! Looking forward to it JB. 👏👏

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 17

The good lady and myself will be running a craft stall this year. Always a great event! #Wigan #Highfield #christmasmarket #festive

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 16

Postie Pic: Smashing!

#shatteredglass #royalmail

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 14

Wigan's sadly losing this railway Heritage.
Twenty Bridges - A Victorian railway viaduct consisting of 13 brick arches and six iron and concrete spans. #Wigan #railways #Heritage #englishheritage

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 13

Hello Matey!
Aye, not too bad, thanks. Thought I'd try this new platform out. Looks ok for now. I hope the loons don't take it over anytime soon.

Hope all is well with you guys. I miss the shenanigans and meet ups!

Tim Cooke @timcooke.bsky.social · Nov 13

Swept a couple of Chimneys earlier, now is the time time to get them swept, before the long Winter months. #chimneysweep #wigan #woodburner