{"id":59618,"date":"2026-05-05T12:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/?p=59618"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:48:06","slug":"sheffield-basks-under-blue-skies-as-people-share-what-they-like-to-do-on-a-sunny-yorkshire-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/sheffield-basks-under-blue-skies-as-people-share-what-they-like-to-do-on-a-sunny-yorkshire-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield basks under blue skies as people share what they like to do on a sunny Yorkshire day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sheffield is starting the heat up with temperatures rising to 17 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The change in temperature has shown a difference in people&#8217;s behaviour and activities, with many spending more time outside in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what she enjoys to do in the warmer weather, Rose Howard, a 24 year old who works at the university of Sheffield, said: &#8220;I like going into the peaks, I like swimming at Hathersage in the open air swimming pool, I like picnics, having lunch out whenever I can, reading in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I work on campus so having Crookes Valley park and Weston park so nearby is really lovely.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the warmer months fast approaching, many are getting excited for local events in Sheffield, Ms Howard said she is looking forward to &#8220;Anything in Kellam island that&#8217;s good DJ sets like factory floor and peddler market usually have a lot of good stuff on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s usually some fun events in parks as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Howard said: &#8220;Generally just being around Sheffield in the summer is really lovely because everyone is just really up for having a fun time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Everyone&#8217;s just a bit happier.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>she said: &#8220;I feel like I&#8217;m just outside a lot more and I like getting out a lot earlier because its more light.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8033-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8033-980x551.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8033-480x270.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyrone Joseph, a 20 year old student at Sheffield Hallam University from Alma Street, said that he likes the warmer weather as it means he gets to &#8220;play volleyball outdoors&#8221; with his friends in Weston park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weston park became a a popular destination for many this week thanks to the sunny weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhyey Patel, a 22 year old University of Sheffield student from IQ Brocco, was getting use of the outdoor tennis courts available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8038-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8038-980x551.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_8038-480x270.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Patel said that when the weather gets warmer in Sheffield he likes to play tennis with his flatmates in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Weston parks probably my favourite.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that when it gets warmer he likes to &#8220;wake up way earlier and just go out more&#8221; and is looking forward to &#8220;tennis soc events&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Patel said that he is in a much better mood because of the sun which helps him study better at University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sheffield is starting the heat up with temperatures rising to 17 degrees. 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