Gloucestershire in pics: Loud outfits and stunning sunsets
Early starts: A gorgeous sunrise on Thursday as reflected here by our Weather Watcher "Tone Poet" in Quedgeley.With a mix of weather this week, from rain to snow to sunshine, it was nice to have clear blue sky to wake us up on Thursday.
Surprising snow: A shock to the system on Wednesday as the county welcomed snow. But the Cheltenham Festival went ahead as planned with some stunning scenes to start "Style Wednesday".
Setting sun: Another hit from our Weather Watcher, "Mrs Knee" from Tuesday evening showing off the stunning settings surrounding us in Gloucestershire.
Loud outfits: It was a busy day on Wednesday with bright and wonderful outfits for "Style Wednesday". It was certainly a stylish day and Queen Camilla even made an appearance at the racecourse ahead of the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Quiet walks: A peaceful setting in Leckhampton with an unusual looking sun.With all this changing weather, the bright side is the beautiful sunrises and sunsets we have seen this week.
Reflective moments: A memorial honouring people who lost their lives during the Covid pandemic has been unveiled in Gloucester.The memorial in Gloucester Park features eight trees surrounding a plaque, each representing a group of key workers who provided essential services.
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