Wiltshire in pictures: Spring equinox and indoor moon
It has been sunny but also chilly this week in Wiltshire - a recipe for great photos. Equinox: The spring equinox on Thursday provided many opportunities for beautiful shots like these at Avebury and Mouldon Hill.
Moon in the minster: Warminster got involved with StarFest this week, run by Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve. It includes a huge moon installation at the Minster Church of St Denys in the centre of the town.
Rescue to recovery: Reggie the police dog has celebrated his first year of service after arriving from a rescue centre. Wiltshire Police adopted the three-year-old springer spaniel from Dogs Trust after the charity noticed his training potential. He is now a drugs, cash and firearms recovery dog and has already carried out more than 60 searches.
Grand procession: Wiltshire's annual Rule of Law service had The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Sue Carr as the guest of honour. Organised by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire the service was attended by judges, MPs, mayors, charities and faith leaders at Salisbury Cathedral.
Clock change: Just in time for the clocks to go forward this weekend, Melksham Town Council had the mechanism in the town hall's clock replaced, which means the clock can now make the change itself.
Pub success: The winner of the Cider Pub of the Year in Salisbury and South Wiltshire is The Cuckoo Inn on the edge of the New Forest at Hamptworth, which has at least 24 different ciders on sale. Jane Foster from the local CAMRA branch handed landlord Nik Amplianitis his certificate.
Fluffy bundles: It is lambing season across the county and the Wiltshire College farm at Lackham is the latest to welcome some new four-legged residents.The farm is hosting an open weekend with the dairy herd, birds of prey and new-born lambs all on display, with the possibility of seeing lambs actually being born.
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