Most people view Manchester as a manufacturing city, still. We have been working over the last 30 years to shed that image. With a project such as this coming into the city, I think it will really help develop that image that Manchester really is a college town.
Don't panic because all you are going to do is neglect others of whatever small amount of help you can offer them until the professionals get there. It makes it more of a chance for everyone else to panic if they see you panicking.