Gloucestershire in pictures: Celebs and canines

Maddie SimpsonBBC News, Gloucestershire
News imagePA Media Celebrity chef Stanley Tucci, wearing a black suit and tie, gives a speech to a large group of people at Highrove House. The room is illuminated with candlelightPA Media
TV presenter and chef Stanley Tucci was one of many celebrity guests at a 'Slow Food' event hosted by King Charles at Highgrove

Our weekly round-up of pictures from across the county includes a warm space for people to get together in a royal environment.

There has also been some peaceful mornings this week with the sunshine trying to break through the clouds at points.

News imageCotswolds Dogs & Cats Home Two young women sit smiling on the bench, both with their hands resting on a small terrier-style dog that is resting between them. One of them has an RSPCA-branded top on and both are smiling at the cameraCotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

Happy ending: A day before his four-year anniversary at the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, this little fellow, called Yoko, was adopted by a new family.

News imageGetty Images Two rugby players tackling each other to the ground with a rugby ball in hand.Getty Images

Tackling times: Mat Protheroe of Hartpury tackles Jacob Morris of Gloucester during the Premiership Rugby Cup match at Kingsholm.

News imagePA Media Three ladies knitting in a big hall at Highgrove with wooden floors and tall candlesticks.PA Media

Winter warmers: Ladies enjoy knitting while attending a Winter Warmers event in the Orchard Room at Highgrove in Tetbury. The initiative is run by King Charles' charity The Prince's Foundation and offers locals a warm place to socialise.

News imageA man stands holding large colourful series of blocks which are illuminated from the inside. They are part of an installation in the centre of Gloucester

Light installations: This interactive light experience, called Twist and Shine, will be in Kings Square in Gloucester until Wednesday.

News imageA tractor with a wooden sign on the front of it and another tractor in the background.

Protesting: Farmers took their tractors out across Gloucestershire on Monday as part of a national protest against the government's proposed inheritance tax changes.

News imageRubytwoshoes Two boats on very still water with a grey sky in the background.Rubytwoshoes

Peaceful pictures: A tranquil morning in Lechlade this week as the boats float peacefully on the water. Thank you to 'Rubytwoshoes', one of our weather watchers, for sending this.

News imageSpace Walker A bench in the forefront of the picture with a grey sky and the sun creeping through the clouds.Space Walker

Wintry mornings: This image was taken in Edge, and shows a beautiful spot to sit in and breathe in the morning air as the sun tries to break through the clouds.


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