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I love a good BBQ on a summer evening!

soft summer rain,

i love walking through the wildflower meadows in swaledale,they are quite stunning

A holiday with the family. A chance for grandparents, kids and grand kids to be together for fun times - can't wait.

Watching my tomato plants grow, harvesting elderberries and blackberries to make wine and two weeks off work to relax.

eating in the garden al-fresco,with the family round the bbq and playing games on the lawn

My favourite thing about summer is having all the windows open in my house and when I'm lying in bed at night I can feel that slight breeze blowing over me - it feels like you're abroad

I love to see the flowers and green trees its so nice to go to work in the light and come home when its still light and enjoy the evening.

My favourite thing about summer is the lift in people's spirits ! The whole world is a much brighter and happier place x

Sitting relaxing in the evening sun reading to my grandsons as they wind down before bed

actually seeing the sun

My favourite thing about summer is saying goodbye to the children at the preschool where I teach, knowing that I have helped them to become the happy and confident youngsters they are, ready to begin their school days in September.

Going into the garden and picking summer fruits fresh from the plants for dessert

I love long sunny days and lovely peaceful evenings in the garden

my favourite thing about summer is having picnics on the beach with the whole family and and ejoying each others company and see the smiles on the wee kids faces building sand castles and paddling in the sea.

My favourite thing about Summer is the lovely long Summer evenings, giving me time to lounge in the garden with a good read

The longer days, the lighter bills and tidier home.

I love summer because
Sunshine spreads happiness and warms our hearts
Under the heat of summer sun and azure skies
Memories to make with 2yr oldSophie, happy and well
Muddy puddles from summer showers!
Evening strolls along the beach late at night
Remembering my childhood when days were so long

I love that my favourite fruits are in season, and I love that eating salads doesn't feel like a chore this time of year. And though I'm careful about sun exposure I also love feeling the sun on my skin, there are few things more life-affirming than that!

My favourite thing about summer is the long days full of sunlight and time to do things before night falls.

My favourite part of summer is hearing the laughter of children playing in the garden.

I enjoy lovely walks in the countryside with my family and our dogs, perhaps with a picnic if it's an especially nice day, perfect!

Longer days

I love that it seems to give everyone a better mood

the smell of fresh grass