Now this is an old thread, I know, but I just had to come in here and say something. I was a student at Manchester till 1976 or so . I lived in Rusholme & W. Didsbury and also cut my teeth, singing at the Welcome Inn in Rusholme, in fact I was sarting through some old tapes when I came across a news interview, in which I was 'spokesman' for the commitee, which forced the city council to re-consider its demolishion order, when they were 'renewing' the area. I also knew Paul Conner, and glad to hear he was still around at the time of posting ! Is this still the case? I think I remember a Bryn who also sang at the Welcome's Tuesday singarounds. I also knew a fair few in the Manchester scene, including, the original song carriers club. I havent seen, nor been in touch with anyone since I left Manchester in 1978, until recently, when I googled around with some old names and places. I have since found this thread, and also got in touch with someone else from my Manchester of the 70's , a Song Carrier & Welcome Inn regular, Rowdy Yates. he ran the Lifeline drop in centre in town. Anyone else remember anyone else? Actually, I'll try stating a new thread I think .

Taff