Spoke with Ian tonight. Departure 17:10 to Manchester Airport. Taxi is actually an 8 seater so one more spot available.
17:10 planned taxi departure time from close to 'The Flat Iron' pub to T1 Manchester airport. Taxi driver is Ritchie and his number is 00447526132045
Not a great result but we take it and move on. Thanks @redabbey for organising taxi back to Manchester