I travelled to Manchester for a meeting today. This is the fifth time I’ve been to Manchester, and every time I’ve been there it’s been raining! Now, it might be unfair to say that it’s always raining in Manchester, but all the personal experience I have indicates that this statement is in fact true! An MGF with its hard top still on at the end of May underlines my impressions so far. I also noticed that the Mancunian cobbles are ideal for draining away the incessant downpour. Comparing notes with other infrequent visitors at the meeting confirms my impressions aren’t unique.