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Gloucestershire in Pics: Storms and Christmas reflections

This week's round-up of pictures from across the county involves a beautiful scene at Bourton-on-the-Water and fun times at Cotswold Airport on board the 'Santa Plane'.

Despite the disruption of Storm Darragh at the start of the week, parts of Gloucestershire are looking stunning as we step closer to Christmas.

David Hanks A Christmas tree in the river in Bourton-on-the-Water lit up at night. The tree's colourful blue, green and pink lights are reflected in the river, while yellow, orange and red lights from near by shops are also picked up in the water. People are walking along the river bank and there is a small low bridge behind the Christmas tree. David Hanks

Christmas reflections: The colours in this photo are absolutely gorgeous. David Hanks shared it on social media and we couldn't help but share it.

As we inch closer to Christmas, scenes like this make us remember why it's so special to live in Gloucestershire, especially around Christmas time.

Abandoned Gloucester docks amongst Storm Darragh.

Abandoned: Gloucester Quays was looking eerily quiet last weekend as Storm Darragh hit.

Many events across Gloucestershire were cancelled due to the strong winds, including the Christmas Market in Gloucester.

BGG Garden & Tree Care Ltd Aerial shot of trees falling down in Bourton on the Water trapping in houses. BGG Garden & Tree Care Ltd

Going down: This aerial photo shows a road where more than 20 trees were blown down as a result of Storm Darragh.

The road is still closed and being cleared on the A436, between Notgrove and Bourton-on-the-Water.

A dachshund wearing a cowboy hat sat in a dog bed. It is surrounded by items for sale to raise money for charity, including dog treats but also pet jewellery and clothes.

Let's hear it for the dogs: A tea party like no other, this event at Shurdington Community Centre was put on specifically for dachshunds and their owners. It was held to raise money for charity and had lots of tea, cake and plenty for the dogs to enjoy too.

The money raised is being donated to The Dog Meat Trade Dachshund Rescue and Support Group.

The Salvation Army A group of 13 people stood in a large hall, filled with tables. The tables are stacked with tins, books and jars of food. The people are spread around the tables, packing boxes ready for the Salvation Army.The Salvation Army

Volunteers at Christmas: The Salvation Army runs a Christmas present appeal every year to make sure no child goes without a gift on Christmas Day.

Volunteers, along with church officers, will be wrapping and sorting about 580 toys donated for both Cheltenham and Tewkesbury families who need them, and 630 food hampers for people who will struggle to put food on the table this Christmas.

Five girls and a boy stood in a line playing violins.

Music lesson with a twist: Kingswood Primary School children in Wotton-under-Edge have been learning music in a unique space this week.

Next door to the school sits a beautiful Abbey Gatehouse, which dates back to the 15th Century and has been untouched for years.

Cotswold Airport A man dressed as an elf looking at a women who has her fingers crossed as she goes through a body scanner, with the words 'naughty or nice' above it. Cotswold Airport

Elves in action: This elf is making sure that customers enjoying the 'Flight before Christmas' experience at Cotswold Airport are nice enough to board.

The Flight Before Christmas is a performance-based experience on board a plane at the airport, lasting at least an hour and a half, including a visit to Father Christmas for a story time session.

BBC Weather Watcher/Space Walker A white husky dog sitting on a hill overlooking lots of fields with a river in the distance and a grey sky. BBC Weather Watcher/Space Walker

On a walk: This lovely landscape was taken at Nympsfield by Weather Watcher 'Space Walker'.

It looks like the dog is enjoying it too!

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