80 tonnes of Sankeys sand

Urbis and Sankeys have joined forces and are promising a 'Summer of Sand' for Manchester. 80 tonnes of 'fairtrade sand' will be shipped in from the Bahamas and spread out around Cathedral Gardens.

The beach will be open from from noon until midnight, and will feature palm trees, caribean style bars with music and sports events. The beach will be right next to the Urbis building, so beachgoers can make use of the facilities there, and additional security staff will be drafted in to make sure the event isn't taken over by scallies.

The event is still at in the early planning stages, but Urbis are hopeful that it will go ahead.


With temperatures in the city already on the rise, this could be a good move for Sankeys and Urbis. The latter has struggled to tap in to the under-30's market, and has recently hosted clubbing events for Million Dollar Disco and Yellow in a bid to broaden its appeal. The aim is to build on the success by hosting what could - pending approval - be one of the more interesting parties this Summer.