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Hi everyone 
Since I moved to the UK almost 5 years ago, I've not witnessed such a summery Summer. I can still hardly believe we've had around 30 degrees for weeks now!
Some like the heat, barbecues, and extra Vitamin D, while others prefer a cooler weather that can be managed with layers and hot beverages ... but what do YOU prefer?
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@welshsteve76 wrote:Firstly, thank you for calling it "Summer" and not "the heat wave". It is summer, just like the rest of the world call it. Most of europe get this every year, particularly southern europe. Hundreds of thousands of us brits flock to warmer climbs for our summer holidays every year where they get heat like we've had all the time. Yet do you hear health warnings from patronising so called experts and pointless news articles about the dangers of the heat when we go abroad on hols? No. The whole fuss made about this is so typical of our "not prepared for anything and need to be told like kids" country.
It's summer everyone. Enjoy it!!!
With all the houses being built all over the country at the moment, why not take the opportunity to build them as white washed building like in spain etc? Better ventilation too.
And when houses are built, make sure correct traffic calming procedures are put in place to slow traffic down in the now build up area, allowing people to open their windows at night for cool air without being kept awake by traffic
@welshsteve76 not all of us are young and healthy. Many like myself are in their 70s with health issues so for them the 'heat wave' we had is a nightmare I have a heart condition so temperatures in the 30s make me physically ill. And I'm sure the same is true throughout Europe just ask @ComaChameleon what she has to deal with in Germany.
Spare a thought for us, please.
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Additionally, it certainly wasn't fake news that our hospitals were inundated with the elderly who were admitted to hospital due to the heat.
They have grown up in a country which rarely sees temperatures such as these. Their bodies can't cope with it hence the number of deaths recorded.
As I said earlier, back in the day, I was a sun worshipper and loved it. Now part of the older generation it was great for 2 weeks then I'd had enough. So had my cats.
Would I like to see a return of the sun? Most certainly, but not those temperatures and not for that length of time.
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The rain we've had in North Yorkshire has freshened everywhere up ... but ... lots more is needed ... I've never been a so-called sun worshipper but I do like sunshine & long daylight hours & miss the long light in Winter ... I'm becoming accustomed to the heat surprisingly, but I can pick & choose when I go out in the sun as I'm retired & in my 60's ... temperature upstairs in my house is down to 20.5c ... I'm not out to get a sun-tan, nor do I go anywhere which has air-conditioning ... I'm no 'Rufty Tufty Northerner' either 
it's a case of adapting eg wear appropriate Summer light cotton clothing ... & ... layering during the Winter 
months, as said above ^ ^ ^ ... my home during the Winter the central heating thermostat is about 19c & quite adequate to live in my old stone terrace of a home with comfort ... 'rant' over
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Definitely not for everyone but I thought the thread was aimed at personal choice rather than a generalisation as a nation. I love this weather all year round and the sunshine certainly helps my health and so saying I tend to agree with @welshsteve76.
However, it doesn't suit everyone and I do have sympathy for those who struggle with the heat so I suppose debate is always good. People in countries where winters are still hot and sunny but with a shower or two each day don't have problems because they are used to it. We have in the UK varying extremes of weather and I'm betting there are far more old people admitted to hospital in our harsh winters than our hot summers.
People suffer in winter and summer and no matter the weather, it is probably the most talked about opening subject in any of our conversations. Don't we just love to moan.....?
One of the reasons I moved to Thailand where every day was summer for me. God I miss it!
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I agree far more elderly are admitted to hospital during the winter months. The NHS expects that and tries to make contingency plans
My point was, they weren't prepared for the influx of patients during this heatwave. Nor the number of deaths which was unprecedented.
It also affected the staff, with nurses being unfit to work and fainting during long shifts...
What probably upset me more was how badly it affected me.
This time last year I still had an apartment on the Costa del Sol. However it also overlooked 4 pools. Therein lies the difference. 
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@welshsteve76 wrote:I do have sympathy for those who don't like it or suffer in the heat, but the fact that it's summer, and for the best part of 2 weeks it was the main item on the 6 and 10 o'clock news is a little over the top. I really don't understand why britain, one of the biggest economies and influencers in the world seem to struggle with anything other than the ordinary. We never seem to cope as a country when it snows, rains or is sunny for too long.
I totally agree with that @welshsteve76. We are a country which can only deal with averages it appears....nothing too extreme for us!
As you say, it then becomes major news.....
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I also think if, like New York, summer temperatures were in the 90s from June-September every year it would also not be news. But we don't have summer, as such, every year. So when we do it becomes big news.
In New York the temperature becomes big news when it hits 100. It's the extremes that make the news not the expected.
In New York the temperature becomes big news when it hits 100. It's the extremes that make the news not the expected.
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Went to bed this morning, about 5am, with a thunderstorm raging and the rain pouring. It was glorious. A much fresher day today as a result. Temperature is 24° and the sun is out. Now if it stayed like this it would, for me, be heaven. But the temperature is set to rise again by the end of the week. So, I'm enjoying it while I can.
