Loads of kids enjoyed the long summer days having fun at local clubs and playgrounds and adventures further afield. Groups had worked hard to secure funding, some right up to the last minute, and this was a chance to have a good gossip, a slice of cake and share thoughts for the future.

The summer was full of success stories. Staff at Burngreave Out of School Club were praised by Positive Action for Young Children for their inclusive playwork, the Adventure Playground had their busiest summer ever and the Burngreave Sports Project reported on growing community involvement.

Nearly all the groups said they were struggling with increasing amounts of monitoring and paper work. Issues for the future included getting more girls involved in sport and feedback from the community was that the publicity needed to be more child friendly and available in other languages.