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.
1. Hat trick
Hats and smiles from Dorothy Vickers, Betty Bollands, Janet Key and Linda Wright at the St Luke's annual summer Garden Party Photo: Stuart Hastings
2. Balloon fun
Balloon maker Darren Dilmohammed with children at the Porter Croft Primary school summer fair in Pomona Street, Sheffield Photo: Mike Waistell
3. Fortune seekers
Pupils with the Wheel of Fortune game at thr summer fair held at All Saints RC Secondary school, Granville Road, Sheffield Photo: Mike Waistell
4. Keep moving
Children from Parkwood High School, who took part in a People's Movement event in the city centre to encourage people to keep on the move over the holidays, are pictured with Councillor Mike Pye and Paul Billington Photo: Diva Creative