Wiltshire in Pictures: Stunning skies and smiles

The weather in Wiltshire has allowed for some spectacular skies, but there has also been thank yous to volunteers, challenges and a day at the races.

One shot of a sunrise in Malmesbury by Weather Watcher N8 Dog was reminiscent of what you might usually see in the African savannah.

Artistic skies: A lot of different hues of pink and orange were coming through in Mere when Weather Watcher Maz captured this shot. Meanwhile, in Salisbury Katrina caught the cathedral at a stunning moment, from the water meadows under a pink sky.

Walking superstars: it's been announced that the 20th Walk for Wards, which raises money for Salisbury District Hospital's charity, the Stars Appeal, brought in a record-breaking total of £166,946. More than 2,100 took part in July at Wilton House and now all the money has been counted.

Comfort knitting: Wiltshire Police have thanked volunteer Hazel Bush for using her knitting skills to support children affected by trauma. The knitted soft toys - called trauma dolls - are carried in police vehicles for children involved in distressing incidents. They are also being give to officers in a bid to boost morale.

Speed in Salisbury: It was another hotly contested set of horse races at Salisbury this week - Oisin Murphy riding Runman won The Myddelton & Major British EBF Novice Stakes.

Partnership of thanks: An event at Willowbrook View care home in Wichelstowe, Swindon, thanked more than 30 volunteers supporting victims of domestic violence who are also part of the Wiltshire Federation of Women's Institutes (WFWI). The WI's partnership with Society Without Abuse and the Wiltshire Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Coalition wants to train 200 ambassadors.

Show stoppers: Malmesbury welcomed a tank and two World War Two jeeps to the front of the town hall this week for a brief visit to mark the opening of an exhibition at Athelstan Museum. It commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.

Marathon smiles: Among the many to complete the Swindon Half Marathon were four teachers from Lawn Manor Academy. Ruby Freeman, Abbie Walldock, Dan Jacklin and Begona Diez all set themselves the personal challenge but also wanted to push pupils to aim high and take on challenges.