After a quick check of old Gathering threads it doesn't seem like there are too many Barbelith people in Manchester... or perhaps there just aren't many inclined towards meeting up but I shall ask anyway...
I find myself at a loose end this weekend and the few people I know here are all (most inconsiderately) going away. I wondered whether anyone might like to meet up. I really don't mind whether it's daytime or evening. The same goes for coffee vs beer and chat vs loud music...