Gloucestershire in Pictures: Royal Residence Adorned for Festivities

This week’s collection of images features scenes depicting the aftermath of Storm Bert, which caused significant flooding in Lydney and various other areas of Gloucestershire. Additionally, a substantial celebration took place on Thursday at RAF Fairford, where US personnel observed Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, at Highgrove, employees have been readying the King’s rural residence for upcoming Christmas events. Approximately 2,000 students from various parts of the county convened at Cheltenham Racecourse this week for a major career fair, recognized as one of the largest nationwide. Notwithstanding the widespread flooding in Gloucestershire after Storm Bert, football players from Lydney Town AFC demonstrated resilience, refusing to allow the adverse weather to diminish their enthusiasm. This did not prevent them from engaging in a match, with video evidence showing participants heading the ball and navigating through floodwater. A stunning sunset, photographed by BBC Weather Watcher ‘SpaceWalker’, was submitted to us and deemed worthy of sharing. The reflection of the sunset on the water is particularly striking. At Highgrove, staff members have been installing festive decorations at the King’s country estate, which is scheduled to host multiple celebratory events leading up to Christmas. Dubbed ‘breadlehem’, the team at Hobbs Bakery in Nailsworth has embraced the Christmas spirit by creating a nativity scene crafted from bread. The image has garnered positive reception online, with one individual commenting, “They came bearing gold, frankincense and flour.” BBC Gloucestershire conducted a live broadcast from RAF Fairford, home to US Air Force personnel, on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. The facility organized a substantial Thanksgiving dinner for approximately 300 attendees. Tweedy the Clown has been a performer in Cheltenham for 13 years. This year, he is once again entertaining audiences, starring in Aladdin at the Everyman Theatre, with performances scheduled until 12 January. Notwithstanding the disorder resulting from Storm Bert’s flooding, reader Neil successfully captured a striking photograph. Complementing a sunset captured at Elmore, a beautiful sunrise at Coaley is presented, showcasing the splendid Gloucestershire landscape through submitted images. For updates, follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.