Gloucestershire in pictures: Pink skies and frosty mornings

Our weekly round-up of pictures includes frosty mornings in the county and beautiful skies that illuminate the stars.

The New Year's Day racing returned to Cheltenham Racecourse and winter walkers show off their photography skills.

Captain Slocum Pink sky with stars illuminated with branches in the forefront of the photo.

New year treat: The skies were illuminated pink this week as we caught the first glimpse of the aurora lights this year. This sky was captured in Coleford.

PA Media Racegoers watch the action at Cheltenham Race Course on 1 January 2025. In the picture is a young boy wearing a cap that is too large for him. He is sitting on someone else's shoulders

Races in a storm: It was a chilly and stormy day to kick off a new year of racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. Despite concerns the meeting may not go ahead due to the weather, racegoers were able to enjoy the New Year's Day Racing.

Stroud Waters CIC A computer generated image of what one of the pools will look like. It is a tiered infinity pool with three platforms. There is a set of steps to the right, leading down to the bottom pool. In the background there are trees, fields and hedges, and a wooden fence on the left. The water is bright green and blue with little splashing waves where water falls from the pool above.

New ideas: A geothermal swimming pool could soon be built in the middle of the countryside, allowing keen swimmers to take a dip all year round.

The project, called Stroud Waters, would take place on Court Farm and be surrounded by the green pastures of the Cotswold Way in Gloucestershire.

Early Bird A river reflected in the sunshine in this photo with plenty of trees surrounding the frame.

New years walk: A perfect start to the year is exploring the Gloucestershire countryside on a crisp, chilly day. What could be better?

Our weather watcher, Early Bird, took this photo in Slimbridge - showing off the beauty in the county.

Space Walker A dog sitting on the frosty field looking at the sunrise over a distant hill at Painswick in Gloucestershire.

A frosty sunrise: Humans enjoy watching the sunrise - and so do dogs! This pooch is enjoying a frosty morning in Painswick.

Spacewalker Tree with sun setting in the background and water in front of it at Elmore in Gloucestershire

Sunset: To finish off a week full of beautiful sunrises - here is a gorgeous photo of the opposite end of the day. Taken in Elmore, this weather watcher captures it perfectly.

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