Lofton is a little village not far from Manchester. Like many other villages near towns or cities, it is clean and quiet. Not many families live there, so the people all know each other. Most of them are friendly and helpful.
Although their homes are in Lofton, many people work in Manchester. Some work in the big factories. Some work in shops or offices. Most of these people go to work by train. It usually takes about half an hour to get there from Lofton to Manchester.
In the evening, a lot of people like to watch TV. Life in Lofton may not be as exciting as life in the larger cities, but it can be just interesting. That is why people in Lofton love their little village.