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Gloucestershire in pictures: Cheese, trees and battles

Daisy BodkinGloucestershire
News imageTerry Darrington A group of people dressed in 17th-Century attire gather on a cobbled street outside the George Hotel, taking part in a historical re-enactment. They are wearing wide-brimmed hats, doublets, and gloves, with one individual holding a metal tankard. Bunting and hanging flower baskets add to the festive atmosphere in this picturesque market town setting.Terry Darrington

Goodbye summer, hello autumn! With the weather getting chillier and the nights getting darker, it is time to pack away the sunglasses and pull out the scarves.

Rain or shine, people in Gloucestershire made the most of celebrations taking place this week - including Gloucestershire Pride and the Gloucester History Festival.

It was also the fourth year of the Make a Difference Awards for BBC Local radio, with this year's Gloucestershire event hosted at Tewkesbury Park.

Here are a selection of our favourite images taken over the past week.

News imageNicole Aveiro Two women stand side by side holding large wheels of cheese. One holds a wheel labelled "Single Gloucester" and wears a blue cardigan; the other holds a wheel labelled "Double Gloucester" and wears a floral top. Nicole Aveiro

Say cheese: A care home and retirement village in Cirencester took on the famous local tradition of Cheese Rolling, but without the tumbling down steep hills.

At Stratton Court Care Home, residents competed by rolling cheese down ramps, while a panel of judges observed their techniques.

News imageMackenzie Edmondson A group of people take part in a Pride parade in Gloucestershire holding a rainbow-coloured banner reading “PRIDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE” with the words “CELEBRATE • CAMPAIGN • CONNECT” beneath. The banner features QR codes at each end. People wear vibrant outfits, including a rainbow tutu and a top with the phrase “LOVE WHO YOU WANT”. A historic building and trees are visible in the background.Mackenzie Edmondson

Loud and proud: The rain did not stop people from celebrating this year's Pride in Gloucestershire. Colourful clothes, flags and banners helped brighten up the gloomy day.

News imageTerry Darrington Re-enactors dressed in 17th-Century military uniforms kneel and fire muskets during a dramatic battle scene, with smoke and flashes visible. The action takes place against a backdrop of trees and greenery.Terry Darrington

Newent Celebrates: A brand new event replacing the traditional Newent Onion Fayre took place at the weekend. The town was transformed into a 17th-Century civil war garrison, with market stalls, live music, dramatic battle re-enactments, and a "How Period is Your Pooch?" dog contest for visitors and their four-legged friends.

News imageA group of people gathered on stage holding purple awards, with a backdrop reading “make a difference” in white text against a purple background. Balloons and decorative lights add to the celebratory atmosphere.

Celebrating those who make a difference: A 90-year-old street party organiser, an enormous labradoodle and a group of students with disabilities who have created a safe haven for hedgehogs at their college were among those awarded at BBC Radio Gloucestershire's community awards ceremony. Local legends Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards and Emmerdale star James Moore helped present the awards.

News imageBen Birchall/PA Media Five uniformed military personnel walk in formation across an airfield in front of a large grey aircraft marked with the number “1029”. Additional crew members are visible near the rear landing gear, with trees and grass in the background beneath an overcast sky.Ben Birchall/PA Media

Cobra Warrior: American aircrews walk away from a B-52 Stratofortress long-range subsonic bomber aircraft at RAF Fairford. They visited for a Royal Air Force Exercise called Cobra Warrior, a high intensity simulated war fighting scenario.

News imageBatsford Arboretum A vibrant Japanese maple tree with bright red foliage stands in a lush garden, its wide branches contrasting with surrounding greenery and touches of yellow autumn leaves. Fallen leaves cover the ground, creating a rich autumnal scene.Batsford Arboretum

A splash of colour: This autumn, people can look forward to a vibrant display of colours. Batsford Arboretum said the long, bright summer had boosted the sugar levels in its trees' leaves, which produce the pigments behind the colours.

News imagePaul Nicholls Frank Skinner and Janina Ramirez in armchairs on stage. Frank Skinner holds up a piece of paper, while Janina rests her head on her hand. A small table with a glass pitcher and glasses sits between them, set against a dark indoor backdrop.Paul Nicholls

Famous faces: Comedian Frank Skinner made an appearance at Gloucester History Festival, sharing his passion for the past in a witty talk. Also taking to the stage were familiar names like Celia Imrie and Alan Johnson.

News imageA man's back with a hi-vis yellow vest on which has a jokey warning sign with blue and white writing taped to it. It has a large exclamation mark on it and says "Danger Clown Working". Other people, also wearing hi vis vests and yellow construction helmets can be seen standing around him and smiling.

Clowning around: The Everyman Theatre began renovating its new educational centre in Grove Street in Cheltenham on Wednesday, which aims to get young people from working class backgrounds into the arts through workshops and classes. And what better way to kick things off than Tweedy the clown demolishing a wall?

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