Gloucestershire in pictures: Cassowary chick and balloon flights
At all times, many photographers can be seen in Gloucestershire taking pictures of everything from current events to sports and live performances.
This week, a graduate from the University of Gloucestershire showed interest in bringing back the ancient Glostonian language, and over at Berkeley Castle, a team of aviation fans recreated Dr. Jenner's historic balloon journey from 240 years ago.
Here are a few photos that were captured around the area in recent days.
Picture credit, Birdland Park and Gardens
Most dangerous chick? Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water recently shared the exciting news of their successful hatching of a southern cassowary chick - considered to be the most lethal bird in the world. This chick is the first of its kind to be born in the UK since 2021 and the fourth to be born in Europe.
Takeoff, takeoff, and away... or perhaps not: Aviators commemorated the county's inaugural hydrogen balloon journey, led by Dr. Edward Jenner, on its 240th milestone on Monday. Despite the reproduction balloon not being able to soar due to its weight, the team expressed satisfaction that it was able to at least inflate.
End of the year: Lawn mowers and members of the Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland have been using scythes to trim meadows at Highgrove in Tetbury. They are cutting back King Charles III's wildflower meadow as part of the estate's end-of-season management.
"Overcoming History's Grip": This new showcase debuted at Gloucester Cathedral recently. It draws inspiration from a traditional song sung by slaves in the 1700s, which is now recognized as a UNESCO world heritage piece housed at the Gloucestershire Archives.
Making connections between what happened before, what is happening now, and what will happen in the future: Holly Williams-Richards, a graduate from the University of Gloucestershire, is working on bringing back some of the old language from the county. The Lost Language project aims to bring back terms like backrackets (meaning fireworks), flittermice (bats), mumble (to confuse), and stomachful (feeling proud) and showcasing them in a public art trail in Gloucester.
Tasty treats: Independent businesses in Gloucester's Food Dock are doing well, like Bella Mia's delicious pizza. The Chamber of Trade in Gloucester is wondering if local businesses are the solution to vacant storefronts.
Quackers: The Ebb and Flow showcase is now showing at The George in Newnham on Severn, featuring the work of eight artists from the area highlighting our rivers and water paths. This playful duck sculpture certainly stood out to us.
Photo credit: David Iliffe
Rising from destruction: A fallen beech tree has been transformed into a stunning wood sculpture in the Abbey Grounds in Cirencester.
Congratulations to Keo! The Make a Difference Awards by BBC Radio Gloucestershire happened on Saturday. Keo, who helps police officers dealing with trauma, was one of seven people honored with an award.
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