Opinion

Spring into action

Sunny days offer adults and children alike the freedom to play, says Cathy Nutbrown

Children have enjoyed the recent sunshine and the freedom it brings to play outdoors and use copious amounts for water to splash, jump in and move around without the need for the wellies and rain coats. The change in the weather has brought more opportunities for freedom outside – and smiles to more faces.

Summer may not be quite here yet, but the early May reminder of the pleasures that warm weather brings was welcome. It reminded me of my own seaside summers, which also included many days huddled in a blanket because it was so cold, or squeezed (with several other family members) into a tiny beach hut. It was summer so we went to the beach – ‘rain or shine’.

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