The Mancunian Way: Staying punk rock cool
18.07.2022 - 22:41
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By BETH ABBIT - Mon July 18, 2022
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We’ll be discussing the heatwave, a Manc's tips for cooling down and how the weather is affecting the region in today’s newsletter.
It wasn’t a problem that often came up when he lived in Chorlton, but former Manchester Evening News content editor Simon Smith is currently trying his very best to keep cool in Madrid.
Having swapped the inclement weather of the North West for guaranteed Spanish sunshine, Simon admits he is struggling through Madrid's current heatwave. Having turned a dramatic shade of fuchsia in Madrid myself a few years ago, I feel his pain.
In an act of altruism, Simon has offered up some top tips on keeping cool for anyone struggling with the weather. One controversial tip is to keep your windows closed. “Windows are for keeping the air OUT,” he says. “When we first hit high 30s in June I thought all the neighbours had buggered off. No, but they all kept windows and shutters/blinds shut/down all day. Advanced tip. Wake up early (6-ish) and open the windows for a couple of hours, IF you are certain that outside temperature is lower than inside.”
Among his other top tips, Simon suggests that most Spanish of pastimes - a siesta. It’s certainly something I’ll be taking on board. He also