Gloucestershire in Pictures: Spot the ball

The annual River Windrush football match livened things up in Bourton-on-the-Water on bank holiday Monday

Let's not say goodbye to summer just yet, despite the clouds piling in over Gloucestershire this week.

There are still memories of the bank holiday to enjoy, especially the mayhem of the river football match in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Two very special church staff have 'pawsed' their careers as vergers, and over in Gloucester they've been carving up stones in aid for a good cause.

Pew pooches: Tewkesbury Abbey have announced this week that Eric and Flo, two labradors who are assistant vergers there, are retiring. Due to the cold weather and the age of the dogs, their last "shifts" will be at the start of October.

Cup exit: It was a step too far for Cheltenham Town as they went out of the League Cup with a 3-0 defeat at Cardiff City.

Splashing about: Members of the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) took part in a 21-mile (34km) swim in their full safety suits, with the aim of upgrading their rapidly aging kit which protects them on rescue missions.

Going up: A three-day climbing festival over this weekend is giving people a chance to try the sport at the 270 Climbing Park near the Air Balloon in Gloucester.

Red sky at night: What a beautiful shot taken in Brockworth by our weather watcher Anne.

For a good cause: Over the weekend, Gloucester Cathedral hosted a Stone Carving Festival that brought together stonemasons and craftspeople from across the country. The carvings are now available to bid for as part of an online auction to support the cathedral's East Cloisters Project.

Setting the scene: What a way to show off the beautiful corners of the county. Weather watcher, 'Space Walker' sent through this beautiful photo taken in Framilode.