'Dear Stranger': The heartwarming notes being left around Manchester - and the story behind them
01.06.2023 - 06:35
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An author and writer who has left a series of uplifting and heartwarming notes around Manchester says he is trying to help others who may be feeling lonely or having a hard time.
Adopted Manc Jay Ventress has penned a dozen letters which he posted at different locations around the city centre. The handwritten notes all contain examples of random acts of kindness he has witnessed or positive messages penned by Jay.
One posted in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter, which has been circulated on Twitter, says: "This morning I saw a stranger drop her wallet on the tram and somebody jumped off to chase after her to give it back.
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"Yesterday, I saw a man get knocked over by a car on his scooter and every stranger around ran to help him. Luckily he was okay. It's moments like these, misfortune followed by unexpected beauty where I find beauty shines the brightest.
"Even though I've been through hell myself and had to battle many demons along the way, I desperately want to believe angels exist too. I guess that's why I search the streets for humanity and post these letters, to show people still care about people.
"To prove the world is not completely corrupt. That angels walk among a crowd of demons too."
In another, in a 'portrait of Manchester', he describes the city as: "The land of smiles, ravers, rockers and genuine people who'll say hello to you no matter where you came from, how much money you have, or who you know.
"People are just people in this town what you do for work is irrelevant. Manchester attracts a certain type of soul. A genuinely punk soul. A soul that refuses to let the world make them bitter.
"That's how you prosper in this city,