I said, only 500,00 turned up, 59,900,000 didn't.

I can assure you, no one from Mottram St Andrew attended
From wikipedia:" According to the 2001 census, the village has a population of 629 people"

Well, in proportion you would only expect 6 or so, and because of the distance you would expect even fewer. But do you really know all 600ish that well to spot a few away for the day?