Social proof
A Manchester Rainy Reward, the morning it fired
At Home Community Café in Didsbury, the Met Office forecast crossed the trigger on 2 September 2026, and a 2 for 1 hot drink went live for the day.
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Rain, events and how the cover works
What the weather tends to do at the events we cover, how to plan for a wet forecast, and what a parametric payout actually means.
Festival and event life
Camping in the rain: tips for staying dry once you're there
Packing lists only get you so far. Once you're pitched in a wet field, here is what actually keeps you dry, warm and cheerful, and the mistake almost everyone makes once.
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Festival and event life
What Autumn Weather Means for Outdoor Events in the UK
October and November bring a different kind of rain than a summer festival does. Here is what tends to change, how to plan around it, and where cover fits in.
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Rainy Rewards and local
Rainy day rewards, explained
What a Rainy Reward is, how the morning forecast turns it on, and how to claim one, in plain words.
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Rainy Rewards and local
Things to Do in Manchester When It Rains
A properly indoor, covered day out in Manchester for a wet forecast, plus the local venues where Rainy Rewards gets you a free or discounted treat while you're there.
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Weather anxiety
How accurate is a 10 day weather forecast, really?
A forecast ten days out for your event keeps changing, and that is normal. Here is why it moves, what a rain percentage actually means, and when to start trusting it.
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Data
How much rain is a lot, in millimetres?
A forecast says 2mm or 12mm and it is hard to picture what that means on the ground. We looked at our own weather checks across Manchester to find out.
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Weather anxiety
Festival Cancelled Because of Rain: What You Are Owed
If your festival is called off for rain, here is what you can claim from the organiser, what a wet day that goes ahead does not entitle you to, and where parametric cover fits in.
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Education
Rain Insurance for Events in the UK: How It Works and What to Check
Looking for rain cover before an outdoor event? Here is who it is for, how the trigger and payout work, and what to check before you buy.
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Education
What parametric rain insurance actually is
Ordinary insurance pays when you prove a loss. Parametric rain insurance pays automatically when a number is crossed. Here is what that means in plain English, and the two things it is not.
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Festival and event life
What to pack for a festival in the rain
A wet forecast does not have to mean a wet weekend. The kit that actually makes a difference in a British field, what to leave at home, and the one thing you can sort before you go.
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