Gloucestershire Visuals: Winter Walks and Sunrises Captured

A weekly compilation of images captured throughout Gloucestershire features a pleasant stroll in the Forest of Dean and striking reflections in Cheltenham. Additionally, children in Gloucester have diligently prepared their lanterns for the upcoming Tree of Light display. A sunrise on a crisp winter morning was also featured. Weather observer ‘Space Walker’ submitted images of sunrises and sunsets, with one particular image being highlighted. Gloucestershire offers numerous scenic walking locations, as demonstrated by one particular image. Local photographer Rich Davis provided this image, taken during a walk in the Forest of Dean at Crabtree Hill Plantation. Thousands convened at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday for the commencement of the November Meeting. This week, children in Gloucester prepared for the Tree of Light festival, preceding its lantern parade. Pupils from Coney Hill Community Primary have been constructing a giant snail for the city parade. Despite periods of grey cloud this week, the sun was visible, as captured in a photograph showcasing the reflection at Pittville Park in Cheltenham, where autumn sunshine complemented a clear blue sky. An exhibition titled ‘Our Creative Journey’ was organized by eight individuals living with Huntington’s disease in Gloucestershire. This art installation, hosted at St John the Baptist Church in Cirencester, underscored the significance of art in enhancing personal wellbeing. Numerous businesses, charities, families, and friends have engaged in fundraising efforts for BBC Children in Need this year. Among these was Sunshine Dance and Wellbeing in Cheltenham, which spent Friday morning dancing and preparing numerous Pudsey biscuits for distribution. The week concluded with an image of a tranquil Bourton-on-the-Water, a perfectly still scene. Readers are invited to follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and to submit story ideas via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.