Best summer reads 2015 - win £500 of books!

When Summer sadly goes, there's always Autumn to look forward to - perhaps an Indian Summer - lovely leaf colours and the delight of it becoming cooler and thereby cosier and I can light the first fire of Winter. Then comes the snow to amuse the children and puzzle the animals - and suddenly (although they've been telling us for ages) it's Christmas and that's wonderful family and then hopefully, it's Spring again and another year has gone by.......soon it will be Easter!!��

My favourite thing about the summer is eating lots and lots of fresh strawberries.

Spending quality time outside with my beautiful grandchildren!

Light, fresh air, hope, gorgeous gardens, soft warm sand, paddling in the sea and the squeaks of tiny children playing in lovely open spaces

Strawberry cream tea and a glass of fizz on the lawn

What I Love about summer is the family getting together and sitting by the BBQ enjoying the company of friends and family in a relaxed atmosphere...

My favourite thing about Summer is to have a family picnic outdoors. Whilst my little family play in the fresh air, I get to read a good book. Perfect family days. #bliss

My favourite things about summer are the long light nights and early light mornings, as well as not having to wear coats!!

my favourite thing about summer is wearing my pretty clothes and sandals and shoes and handbags and not wearing coats or cardies

Taking my two year old grandson to the beach for the first time and watching his smiles appear! smile

I love the longer days and the fact that I can have all the windows open in the house, I love fresh air blowing through the house.

I love the lighter evenings and warmer weather to make the most of the garden, just to having a relaxing moment with a book or enjoying a BBQ with family and friends … pure bliss x

Spending time with the family due to long holidays and family BBQ's. I also love the way people's moods change when it is nice weather - everyone seems so much more happy

the sunshine

Going on holiday to a different cottage each year in the uk and when we arrive going in first and taking a photo of each room before anyone else gets in and messes it up.

Ooo, lots of things, the light morning and lighter evenings. The warmer weather and lighter clothing, being able to get my feet out of winter boots. The summer food - lovely fresh fruits and salads (helps my waistline!). Days out on the beach and summer walks. Everybody generally seems happier and more relaxed - it certainly boosts my mood.

spending the day on the beach and taking a picnic!

Seeing the wee ones race about and have water fights... it reminds me of when my sisters used to have water fights when supposed to be washing the car! lol

My favourite thing about summer is being able to have the doors and windows wide open. The sunshine, fresh air and sound of birds flows through the house and it's absolutely wonderful.

The best thing about summer is...that my husband and I 'do' summer in the winter! As a busy Rapid Response Practitioner (Urgent care nurse) working full time, I hold back from booking holiday during the British summer so my colleagues can have the school holidays with their families.

As my wonderful daughter and husband (equally wonderful!) live in New Zealand with our beautiful granddaughter we try to visit early January (when all the UK schools are back in business after the Christmas break) and it's the summer holidays in NZ. My daughter, being a teacher, is also on holiday so it's perfect for us all.

I have recently finished studying for a course and it's so good to read for pleasure after such a long time!

Summer = Puglia, Peace and Primativo!
...PERFECT!

family holidays - quality family time away from everything - it doesn't matter where we go as long as we get a break and a chance to make some memories

My favourite thing about summer is all the green everywhere

Drying washing on the line
Spending extra time with adored grandchildren.
Riding our Harley!

I love long walks in the sunshine