Summer playschemes have long been a mainstay of holiday activities for children, especially of working parents. Here’s some pictures looking back to playschemes in past years.
1. Sunny Santa
One of the hottest days of summer 2001 and Father Christmas turned up at Batemoor and Jordanthorpe Community Centre for a Playscheme Christmas Party! Photo: Steve Ellis
2. Fun and games
Pictured on Coleridge Road playing fields, where Sheffield City Council Community Recreation and the Out of School Network were holding their 1999 children's playscheme. Seen are some of the children with Mr Goddard, one of the scheme organiser. Photo: Waistell
3. Racing fan
Six-year-old Micah Slater having fun at the summer playscheme at King Edward VII School, Broomhill in August 2000 Photo: Stuart Hastings
4. Game on
Five-a-side soccer in the gymnasium at the summer playscheme at Rowlinson sports complex, Sheffield on July 25, 1977 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers