I came into the 6th form in 1969 from Ambrose Barlow. I think it may have been the first year they had accepted 'outside' kids but I could be wrong. I never wore the red blazer - only the black:-) Had to resit a couple of O's and was planning to do A level History, Economics and British Constitution and Government for my sins. Spent most of my time in the library reading H Ryder Haggard and CS Forester. No wonder I gave it up! My favourite memory of the place was going to a Pepe Martinez concert at the school - He was brilliant. Oh - and going to a joint 'do' with Adelphi House and, not having pulled a bird, discovering the joys of Ind Coupes beers at the Brewery Tavern on Adelphi Street. Did you know De la Salle is part of Pendleton College now btw?

There are 3 holts pubs - From the Manchester end - Red Lion, Wellington and Wagon and Horses. There is the Dog and Partridge (Bass or whoever they are now) between the last 2. It was the Masseys up near Barr Hill I was thinking of. If the one nearer where the roundabout is now was near Kidds I guess it was pulled down when they built the by-pass and the co-op.

I remembered today that when we used to go to Belle View speedway we always got off the bus early and walk the last mile to Swinton - Just so we could go to Kidds chippy - It was that good:-) Didn't sell scotch pies though but if I remember rightly their meat pies were realy good as well.

Cheers

DtG