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Gloucestershire in pics: Sculptures and celebrations

Maddie Simpson
BBC News, Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has had another scorcher of a week - and has provided the usual stunning settings.

This week, the Gromit Unleashed trail has kicked off in Bristol and parts of Gloucestershire - including WWT Slimbridge.

There have also been celebrations for twins in the county who have received an international award for archery.

CF Barshaw A photo of a river taken from the bank with greenery and blue sky with wispy clouds in the backgroundCF Barshaw

Gorgeous: Doesn't this look like a painting? It's a stunning shot captured in Cirencester by our weather watcher, C F Barshaw.

We're always keen to see your corner of the county so please do keep sending your photographs to us.

Paul Nicholls A group of people at Kings Square surrounded by ambulances, fire engines and police cars. Paul Nicholls

Clampdown: A new initiative is starting in Gloucester in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour in the city.

Chris Nelson, Gloucestershire's Police and Crime Commissioner, said anti-social behaviour increases in the summer, with his office recording 256 incidents in July, August and September in 2024, at a rate of about three incidents per day.

Space Walker Rolling hills with a blue sky and thin cloudsSpace Walker

Stunning views: What a beautiful shot! This was captured by our weather watcher Space Walker and shows a stunning setting across Birdlip.

WWT Slimbridge A penguin statue wearing a sombrero standing next to a WWT signWWT Slimbridge

Meet El Plumas: This sculpture is part of the Gromit Unleashed trail and will be on site at WWT Slimbridge until the end of August.

This design was by director Jorge R. Gutierrez - with inspiration from The Book of Life and the Mexican holiday The Day of the Dead.

Zoe Snell Identical twins Ava and Amber smile at the camera while holding a trophy and certificateZoe Snell

Congratulations: Identical twins who won an international 'child prodigy' award in archery say they have set their sights on the 2032 Olympics.

Ava and Amber Snell, who are 14-years-old, are known as the "archery twins of Gloucestershire" and have broken 13 national records.

A model of Stroud Hospital with a campervan in mini form on the road

Celebrations: Stroud General Hospital has been celebrating its 150th anniversary this week with former and current staff.

It moved to its current site in 1875 and provides the surrounding area with inpatient and outpatient services, including a minor injuries and illness unit.

The image above shows a model replica of the hospital made from old items from the hospital over the years, like floor scourers and bits of sponge.

Abstract Emotion Orange-looking grass with a splash of purple from a growing flower and rolling hills and blue skyAbstract Emotion

Beautiful Stroud: This is a firm favourite for us this week. How beautiful is this? And the splash of purple makes it even more so.

Thanks to our weather watcher, Abstract Emotion, for sending in this stunning photo taken at Painswick.

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