The fun activity programmes kept youngsters entertained over the long school break while their parents were at work.
Recognise anyone you know in our playscheme photos from over the years?
Kids taking part in the final session of the summer playscheme at Tong Recreation centre in 1993
Deyan Grayson and Tara Nonoo from Swain House at the seaside in 1986
Heading off to Morecambe in August, 1986
Excited youngsters from a Bradford playscheme hit the beach back in 1988
Fun art activities during a summer playscheme at West Bowling Youth Centre
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