Srsly:

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1008/1008294_city_lifes_a_beach_.html

I do not understand the point of a beach without a sea. What are you supposed to stare at? Chetham's School of Music? Next? Andy Crane doing the news? Plus it's going to disgustingly overcrowded on the 2 days of sunshine we have every summer.