We're never happy are we?

Too cold and we start moaning about the price of gas, too hot and it is time to start worrying about the state of our gardens.

But the truth of the matter is that for the very young and the elderly hot temperatures can be extremely dangerous.

With weather forecasters predicting the current hotspell to last for the rest of the week, it is important that all of us keep covered up as much as possible, wear a hat and slap on plenty of the high factor sunscreen.

It is also vital that people follow NHS guidelines and drink as much water whenever possible.

We all need to look out for each other and the warm weather is the perfect excuse to check up on that elderly neighbour we haven't seen for a while.

The message is clear and simple: Enjoy the sunshine, have an ice cream, put your knotted hanky on your head if you want to, but take precautions and remember how dangerous the sun can be.

Jumping off bridges into running water and swimming in rivers, although tempting in this scorching weather, is not a good idea.

No one wants to see a repeat of the tragic drowning which took the life of teenager Hassan Hussain just over two weeks ago.

While rivers may look safe, there are many hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface to endanger even the strongest of swimmers.

Powerful currents, underwater debris, such as shopping trolleys and old bicycles, and very cold temperatures are all risks those stepping foot into rivers take.

Fortunately, thus far thankfully, people seem to be taking heed of the warnings with the John Radcliffe accident and emergency department reporting no increase in the number of admissions yesterday.

Let's keep it that way.