Fred, you and I too have a lot in common. I did my Degree at Manchester Polytechnic. I then went on to do my PGCE/FAHE at Manchester Metropolitan University and did my teaching part of the course at Oldham Technical College, at the Grange Arts Centre. And last but not least I am an accomplished singer songwriter with three aibums to my credit on Bandcamp. The time I spent teaching in Oldham, two years, were some of my happiest days teaching. Oldham is a great place to come from and to go to. Keep up the good work.