The sun does shine in Manchester and to prove it the Games got off to a sweltering start over the weekend, with thousands of people turning out to enjoy the excitement.

We took a camera out and about to soak up some of the atmosphere. If you've got any great photos of the Games, send them to us at manchester.online @bbc.co.uk and we might put them on the site. Or you can give us your views of the Games so far in our Talkback Section.

Volunteers give visitors a warm welcome

Fans relax and watch on one of the big screens

Heading into the Stadium

Spectators enjoy blue skies

Thousands turn out to enjoy the Games

Wonder which team he supports?

Children cool off in city centre fountains