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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Kirkby Rocking Horse Childcare Centre held a summer fair in 2006.

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Kirkby Rocking Horse Childcare Centre held a summer fair in 2006. Photo: Jane Hilton

Mansfield Woodhouse Summer Carnival parade. 2007.

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Mansfield Woodhouse Summer Carnival parade. 2007. Photo: Chad News

St Edmunds Primary School of Mansfield Woodhouse launched the Market entertainment in 2006.

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St Edmunds Primary School of Mansfield Woodhouse launched the Market entertainment in 2006. Photo: Jane Hilton

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