Don't worry
Pudnucker we're with you - been saying that for 40 years
I was part of the group that operated the last SEP at Manchester - unceremoniously given a months notice to leave and the aircraft ended up in Liverpool.
Because of the combination of controlled airspace and topography there are precious few places to site a viable GA field. The loss of Stretton I felt very keenly, as the remaining ex-FAA runway could have provided a 1000m tarmac strip, open approaches and room for hangarage....
