These super slimmers from a Sutton Slimming World class were braving the heatwave in 2006. They were doing a sponsored walk from Sutton to Mansfield in aid of Cancer Research.

placeholder image — These super slimmers from a Sutton Slimming World class were braving the heatwave in 2006. They were doing a sponsored walk from Sutton to Mansfield in aid of Cancer Research.

RETRO: Warm days and fun in the sun across Mansfield and Ashfield

By Phoebe Cox

Published 23rd Jun 2024, 12:56 BST

Updated 28th Apr 2025, 16:39 BST

The warm weather serves as a reminder that summer is on the way.

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5. Sutton

Five friends from Sutton's Leamington Estate organised a yard sale back in 2010. Photo: Jane Hilton

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6. Water pistols

Water pistols added to the rain today as youngsters fired water in 2007. Photo: Angela Ward

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7. Sutton summer fair

Sutton's Croft School summer fun. Photo: Jane Hilton

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8. Kirkby summer fun

Charlotte Ashworth, aged five, has her face painted as a tiger by Lisa Slaney at the Orchards Primary School summer fair. It was the first summer fair at the school in Kirkby and funds raised will buy adventure play equipment for pupils. Photo: Chad News

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RETRO: Warm days and fun in the sun across Mansfield and Ashfield

The warm weather serves as a reminder that summer is on the way.

5. Sutton

6. Water pistols

7. Sutton summer fair

8. Kirkby summer fun

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