The Mancunian Way: Praying for rain

NewsGreater Manchester NewsThe Mancunian WayPLUS: Home under attack16:49, 17 Aug 2026Hello,Take a look out of the window right now and you might see a rare phenomenon for summer 2026. The skies are grey - and there has even been some of the wet stuff today.‌With more than two-thirds of England declared to be in drought last week - and wildfires raging across the country recently - any rainfall we get at the moment feels like the welcome return of a long-lost relative, to be greeted with the warmest hug. But a few spots here and there probably won’t be enough to turn the tide for our struggling farmers.‌Margaret Lees’ family has worked the land on Park Farm in Walmersley, Bury, for almost 70 years. This year’s situation is unlike anything she has witnessed before.‌‌“Everything's running dry