Relocating to Manchester
Moving to Manchester opens the door to the advantages that make Manchester one of the top cities in the UK to live in, by The Economist on its Global Livability Index. It’s size and location make it a national hub. It unique history focuses a unique twist towards music and entertainment. Growth in a variety of industries, fuels employment and the life balances available. A large Irish influence is supported by its proximity to Ireland and the feel of the nearby countryside. Manchester does share the cosmopolitan issues of other big cities, just seems to not be at the same extent. Being a transportation hub connecting to those other cities allows easy access when needed, without incurring their higher costs. There are also other advantages available, should you consider living in communities near Manchester such as Ancoats, Deansgate, Didsbury, the Northern Quarter or Spinningfields.
While the costs of living, rent, utilities, even public transportation, are more reasonable than say London, it is a busy growing place. Moving in will face the unpredictable nature of that kind of busy new activity. The impact of frequently changing weather and regular rainfall contributes. April tends to have the least rain, is before the summer travel season, so a favored time to do moving. July, August and December tend to be the most problematic times to do moving. Unfortunately, shipping possessions via container across the Atlantic in winter can be problematic for temperature sensitive items like lacquer finished furniture. Winter shipments require securely packing both into their boxes and crates as well as repacking of their container to deal with the shifting caused by the winter oceans. Coordinating move management is key and experienced judgement the force that turns the lock.
Mancunians or Mancs, as they often call themselves, are generally friendly, down to earth, well aware of the diversity their city includes. Much like Canada, it is a vertical mosaic of cultures and languages. You will find communities just as you would in Canada, where the best of that culture comes to the surface along with the grace to accept others.
The standard voltage is 230 V at 50 Hz using a type G plug so leave electrical items behind. Bring items for your new life style and likely smaller living space and that bring real joy to your life.
To make a call to Manchester
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 44 (code for the UK)
• Dial 161 (Manchester area code)
• Dial local 7 digit phone number
or cell phone number
In the UK use 999 for emergencies.