A young sea dog (Major) enjoying the open space of Cefn Sidan Beach (Neil Hopkins)

The Kendricks on holiday from France in Cardiff Bay, sent by Lisa Van Steen

This photo of Santa and his reindeer parade through Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan was taken by seven-year-old Megan

The Jim Driscoll statue in Cardiff, fenced off because of building work (sender unknown)

Dave Williams sent in this shot of the two bridges (the old packhorse bridge is underneath) over the River Ogwen

Sunset fishing at Marshfield, Newport submitted by Ben Rees from Llandaff North

Autumnal views in Caldicot Castle park, sent by Terry Winter

Christine Lewis' daughter Megan meets a reindeer in St Mellons, Cardiff

Nick Williams took this shot of the fallen red leaves at Cefn Onn park

The community party at Llandudoch/St. Dogmaels after winning the Calor Village of the Year competition for 2006