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Gloucestershire in pics: Decorations fit for a King

BBC A purple sky in Cirencester at dawn, with a light covering of snow in the foreground and a row of trees silhouetted against the skyBBC
Winter can bring some stunning dawns, such as this one photographed at Cirencester

Our weekly round-up of pictures includes some capturing the aftermath of Storm Bert, which left heavy flooding in Lydney and other parts of Gloucestershire.

There was also a large celebration on Thursday at RAF Fairford where US personnel marked Thanksgiving.

Over at Highgrove, staff have been preparing the King's country residence for Christmas functions.

Dave Harvey/BBC Dozens of students attending a careers fair at Cheltenham Racecourse sit in groups with their chairs facing each other, chatting. They are in a large room with plain beige-coloured walls and blue carpetDave Harvey/BBC

Finding their futures: Some 2,000 students from across the county gathered at Cheltenham Racecourse this week for one of the largest career fairs in the country.

Lydney football pitch completely submerged in water seen in a picture taken from the air. Floodwaters are also covering much of the surrounding area

Despite the flooding across Gloucestershire following Storm Bert, football players from Lydney Town AFC refused to let the bad weather dampen their spirits. It didn't stop them playing a game, with footage showing players heading the ball back and forth and swimming in floodwater.

Space Walker Sunset at Elmore with the sun creeping through the trees and reflecting off the water.Space Walker

Beautiful: A gorgeous sunset captured by BBC Weather Watcher 'SpaceWalker', was sent through to us and it's something we had to share. The way the sunset reflects off the water is stunning.

PA Media A woman in a festive jumper and brown apron prepares table decorations at Highgrove, the King's estate in Gloucestershire. She is standing next to a long table with ornate decorations centred around tall red candles, and a large Christmas tree is visible in the backgroundPA Media

Royal decorations: Staff at Highgrove have been putting up the decorations at the King's country retreat, where several festive functions will be held between now and Christmas.

Loaves of bread dressed up as the nativity scene outside a bakery in Nailsworth in Gloucestershire

Deep and crust and even: Described as, 'breadlehem', the team at Hobbs Bakery in Nailsworth have decided to get into the Christmas spirit with its bread nativity scene. The photo has gone down well online, with one person saying, "They came bearing gold, frankincense and flour."

TSgt Jessica Avallone People smiling and chatting whilst cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for the Americans at RAF Fairford. TSgt Jessica Avallone

Home from home: BBC Gloucestershire broadcast live at RAF Fairford, which hosts US Air Force personnel, on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving. The base hosted a large thanksgiving dinner for about 300 people.

A man dressed as a clown, with a red hat and orange shirt, stands in front of a rack of different outfits. His name is Tweedy the clown and he is appearing in Aladdin at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham

Panto time: Tweedy the Clown has been performing in Cheltenham for 13 years - oh yes he has! Once again this year is is clowning around, performing in Aladdin which is on at the Everyman Theatre from now until 12 January.

Neil Hook Flooding in Lydney showing fields submerged in water, with the sun low in the sky and trees silhouetted against the sky. A fence and a sign is also visibleNeil Hook

Beauty in chaos: Despite the disruption caused by the flooding from Storm Bert, reader Neil managed to capture this eye-catching image.

Dursleydogwalker Sunrise at Coaley overlooking a spread of fields with hills visible in the distance and multiple green fields bordered by dark hedges in the foregroundDursleydogwalker

Our wonderful county: From a sunset at Elmore, here is a beautiful sunrise at Coaley, as your pictures reveal the gorgeous Gloucestershire landscape.

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