Radio host looks for 70s 'dirty stop-outs'

THOSE were the days . . . having a night out in the 1970s

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WERE you a Dirty Stop Out in 1970s Oldham?

The era, defined by glam rock, industrial action and the rise of punk, is set to be immortalised in a new book by former Piccadilly Radio presenter Rikki Wright.

The Dirty Stop Out's Guide will celebrate the era dominated by venues like The Broadway, The Tower and Tiffany's.

Rikki is keen to include as many memories, photos and memorabilia as possible and is calling on people to contact her with their stories.

Maybe you ventured into Manchester or over to the Northern Soul scene in Wigan? Did you dance the night away at Umist Heavy Disco, Henry's, Rotters, Fagins, The Hardrock, The Blue Rooms, The Village, Cavendish House, University Union or The Phoenix?

Did you see legendary early gigs by the Buzzcocks, Queen, David Bowie or the Sex Pistols?

Or perhaps you bought your first denim flares from the Underground Market and met the love of your life in the taxi queue in Piccadilly Gardens. If so, Rikki wants to hear from you.

Rikki, who works at the University of Manchester, said: "I want this book to truly recall 1970s Oldham, to be everybody's scrapbook of a great time in their lives, and for that, I need input.

"It was an era of flamboyant fashion, demos, strikes and massive social change. Manchester led the way in much that was happening in music, social change and sport.

"Its 70s bands, political activists and sports teams defined much of Manchester's place in modern history."

The Dirty Stop Out's Guide series has already proved a massive hit in Sheffield - one volume even persuaded a couple to re-marry after nearly 30 years apart.

And now Oldham is to get the Dirty Stop Out treatment.

The Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Manchester is set to be out in the autumn. To contribute email Rikki on rikki.wright@outlook.com.

Comments and photos can be added to the 'Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Manchester' Facebook Group.