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Gloucestershire in pics: Narrowboats and bluebells

Maddie Simpson
BBC News, Gloucestershire
BBC A black guinea pig in a woman's lap. She is holding a piece of carrot in her hand for it to eatBBC
Six guinea pigs made a visit to Newent Library this week for a craft and social event

It's been a week of unpredictable weather this week in Gloucestershire, with high winds, sunshine and heavy rain all making an appearance.

In this week's round-up of our favourite pictures of the week, we enjoy plenty of beautiful flowers blooming in the county and a popular over-50s event held at Newent Library in which six guinea pigs made a visit.

Stroud has also been in the spotlight this week after a series of posters have been spotted showing off some of it's iconic settings.

Neady Peady A narrowboat in the forefront of the photo with water in the background and a blue sky with a sprinkling of white cloudNeady Peady

Spring skies: If anything screams Gloucestershire - it's a narrowboat! We loved this picture that was sent in by one of our weather watchers in Slimbridge.

Stroud District Council Illustrated posters of Gloucestershire scenes including a narrowboat and cowsStroud District Council

Stroud in the spotlight: A series of posters have appeared at railway stations inviting rail travellers to explore the Stroud district.

Running through April and May, the campaign showcases highlights of the area, including Stroud Farmers' Market, the Stroudwater Navigation Canal, and the commons.

Louise De Freitas Pink tulips in the forefront of the picture with more flowers and Cheltenham Town hall in the backgroundLouise De Freitas

Pretty in pink: Cheltenham has been looking stunning in the spring sunshine this week as beautifully captured by local photographer Louise De Freitas.

PA Gloucester's Chris Harris is being tackled by Bath's Finn RussellPA

A Gloucester loss: On Sunday, Gloucester Rugby suffered a heavy 61-26 defeat to West Country rivals Bath in the Champions Cup quarter-final at The Recreation Ground in Bath.

Forestfae Blurry bluebells in the forefront of the pic and then more in focus flowers in the background among green grass. Forestfae

Bluebell season: They're here! Look at this gorgeous scene in Huntley - it's bluebells for miles and we're loving it.

Our weather watcher Forestfae sent this through to us and it made a rainy day this week feel brighter.

A man dressed as Jesus with long brown hair wears a white gown and a crown of thorns as he walks barefoot through Gloucester city centre, carrying a large wooden cross in the rain. He is surrounded by men dressed as Roman soldiers, with onlookers holding umbrellas as they walk by.

On Good Friday, an immersive street performance of The Way of the Cross - a re-enactment of Jesus' final days - took place in Gloucester.

The city's residents were invited to walk with Jesus as he made his last journey, and watch as he was nailed to the cross outside Gloucester Cathedral.

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