But as the weekend was scorching hot with barely a breeze, that doesn’t seem likely.
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One person said: “That’s just the government testing their new low frequency brain wave scan gadgets.”
The loud humming noise was over Salford this weekend. Credit: Pixahive
Another wrote: “Sorry we were just testing our anti gravity drive last night. Don’t worry it’ll be in space from now on, you won’t hear it.”
Someone else joked: “Hans Zimmer must be in town.”
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By far the most commonly shared opinion as to the source of the humming noise, though, is that it’s the return of the weird phenomenon known as ‘The Hum’.
Someone wrote: “Could be the mysterious ‘Hum’ heard all over the world and a lot in UK. i hear it all the time, scientists are baffled as to what it is.”
One user commented: “The hum has made its grand return.”
There’s a new summer terrace in Greater Manchester that’s the ideal spot to soak in some rays – and enjoy a few discounted spritzes while you’re there.
Over on Chapel Street – just across the river from Manchester Cathedral – you’ll find Embankment Kitchen, which has opened up its terrace for the season.
This stylish spot is part of the CitySuites aparthotel, and has a menu rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality.
It’s worth a visit all year round for their seasonally-focused, local-as-possible menus, but the summer terrace at Embankment Kitchen is a real added bonus in spring and summer.
And following that spell of absolutely glorious weather, they’re opening up two hours earlier every day too for maximum sun-soaking from 2pm.
At Embankment Kitchen you can tuck into a drinks and nibbles menu from 2pm until 5pm, and Happy Hour drinks deals from 4pm until 7pm.
That means two-for-one cocktails, plus discounted wines, prosecco and beers – an ideal post-work haunt.
Cocktails at Embankment Kitchen in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSmall plates on the Embankment Kitchen terrace. Credit: The Manc Group
It’s usually almost impossible to find a happy hour in Manchester at weekends, but these guys are doing two-for-£12 spritzes every Saturday and Sunday between 12pm and 4pm, with flavours including Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello.
Drinks on the menu include signature cocktails that are inspired by the city’s industrial roots, like The Emmeline, Manchester Exchange (a take on an old fashioned), and the Atomic Zombie, as well as classic cocktails such as an espresso martini, limoncello negroni, amaretto sour, and strawberry daiquiri.
As for nibbles, tuck into treats like garlic bread, edamame beans with smoked salt, garlic and parmesan fries, salt and pepper tater tots, and halloumi fries.
Surrounded by lush plants and gigantic parasols, it’s hard to believe you’re just across the river in Salford when you’re soaking up the sun at Embankment Kitchen. To find out more, head HERE.
Families have the chance to visit Greater Manchester’s newly-opened indoor activity park for half price this half term.
In case you hadn’t already heard, Salford was chosen by Oxygen Activeplay as the location for its next venture, and officially opened the doors to its newest state-of-the-art equipment facility above bustling food hall Kargo MKT, inside the former site of I’m a Celebrity Jungle Challenge down at Quayside MediaCity, in mid February.
Since opening to the public, Oxygen MediaCity has already been helping lots of local families stay active while having fun at the same time.
Following a £2.5 million investment, the new park features more than 30 trampolines, a mega-air bag, a high ropes course, a ‘Rollglider’ aerial ride which flies over the facility, and Oxygen’s signature illuminated sensory experience ‘Excite Tunnel’, along with even more epic activities.
A series of optional games and dance parties are also on offer during each play session, and the new Manchester park also hosts ‘Peaceful Play’ sessions designed for neurodivergent guests, who prefer a calmer and quieter playing environment, as well as there being a ‘Toddler Venture Zone’.
A cafe serving drinks, snacks, and meals also overlooks the park, so once you’re all bounced out, you can recharge with a full feast from the new menu before heading home.
And thankfully, once schools are out again for half term next week, families can get themselves one of Oxygen at MediaCity’s Half Term Passes, which gives pass holders the chance to visit the park on any five days of the two-week break – including on weekends and the bank holiday – for 60 minutes of ‘Open Play’ between 26 May – 1 June.
Manchester’s new £2.5m indoor activity park is offering 50% off tickets over half term / Credit: Jamie McPhilimey
What’s more is that when pre-booking online, jumpers can add VIP Meal Deals to their order, which include a kid’s meal, slushie, and an ice cream or fruit bag for children for just £6, a toddler meal for just £4, or an adult meal, along with a bottled drink and ice cream for just £10.
Alternatively, guests can add a ‘Feed The Family’ bundle to their order when pre-booking tickets to secure a 20% saving.
For a limited time only, you can save some pennies and take advantage of the half-price offer by getting your hands on a Half Term Pass for only £30.
Daisy Jackson -
15th August 2022 
