To celebrate that idea, we’re looking back here to summer events held in past years, from children’s entertainment in the city centre to summer schools and charity fundraisers. Let’s hope this year will be just as fun and sunny – we all need something to look forward to now.
9. Special guest
Jessica Ennis launching Sheffield City Council's Go For It programme at Springs Leisure Centre, helping kids to meet the challenge of keeping occupied during the summer holidays Photo: Steve Ellis
10. Jurassic art
Children and volunteers working to make clay models from Jurassic Park at a summer Art in the Park event held at the Philadelphia Green Space, Fox Road, Upperthorpe, Sheffield Photo: Mike Waistell
11. Model makers
Pictured at the All Saints Church summer holiday club in Ringinglow are Adam Brooke-Smith, Hannah Chester, Mickey Bamford and Frazer Chester with a model Egyptian village they helped to make Photo: Barry Richardson
12. Fierce looks
Pictured at Ecclesfield Gala are Shauna and Summer Younge Photo: barry richardson