Sunny summer days bring out a host of colourful characters.

Here in Wales, all we need is two consecutive days of sunshine and our streets are full of characters in fancy dress.

Men with white legs, beige socks and sandals.

Ladies and gents whose skin colour looks quite like the inside of a bag of Wotsits.

Apparently, I’m told that in Neath and Llanelli you have to book in advance for an all over spray tan due to the demand.

Well, who would have thought?

And the tattoo parlours are also seeing a steady increase in trade, as many now want to bare all in order to show off their latest artwork.

The feelgood factor is something that we all crave and why not?

But, for many, it’s all about breaking new ground and pushing things to the extremes.

We certainly live in interesting times and the colourful characters can be seen all around us every day.

Next time you go out, stop and take a good look around you.

Mark my words, it will make you smile.

Right then, enough of this, I’m off to iron my beige socks, polish my sandals and sketch my new tattoo. Have a great week.