Bank holidays galore, coronation, Eurovision, City’s triumphant leap to the Champions League final – I don’t know about you, the last few weeks have absolutely knackered me out. But with each event came unity, be it through a punch of national pride, a very camp kind of community with our continental cousins, or singing Blue Moon with fellow football fans.
Once more, this weekend, thousands of people will descend on Manchester’s streets for yet another huge event, the 20th Greater Manchester Run. Now, I’m not a particularly energised flag-waver, nor am I a chest-beating Blue, and Eurovision is something of an ironic watch for me.
So, as the runners do their final pre-race preparations, I’ve decided that of all of these huge moments we’ve had in May so far this one might be my favourite – let me explain why.
