Taken from the Prestwich and Whitefield Guide files of September 5, 1980: SUPERSTAR Fred Hinson earned himself the title of "the OAP's Elvis Presley" after winning the regional final of a talent contest.

Mr Hinson (66) won the local Golden Years Award aimed at finding Britain's sprightliest pensioner and was through to the grand final with the chance of winning £10,000.

A SURVEY revealed there was room for 600 more flats and houses in Prestwich and Whitefield.

A total of 46 sites were listed, with 28 of those in Prestwich and 18 in Whitefield, covering 19 hectares.

YOUNGSTERS stood in the pouring rain to raise £63.70 for children with cystic fibrosis.

Paul and Lee Latham and Lisa Skadins, of Milton Road, set up a stall outside their homes despite the bad weather.

BEETLEMANIA is rife with the new movie Herbie: Fully Loaded, but 25 years ago audiences in Whitefield were enjoying the original flick The Love Bug.

The Walt Disney film was showing at the Mayfair Major Cinema at reduced prices all week.

A TRAVEL company was offering coach trips to Blackpool Illuminations for just £2.20.

Tatlocks Travel, which could be booked at agents throughout Prestwich, also offered trips to Colwyn Bay for £3. 20; Whitby for £3.80 and Harry Ramsden's Chippy for just £1.75.