After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

And over the past week, we've been spoilt in Basingstoke with glorious Spring weather.

The Gazette's Camera Club members have been out in force capturing these seasonal scenes and sharing them with the group, which has now amassed more than 1,100 members.

Femike van Kempen-Muurling wittingly captioned her snap of a hare, illuminated by sunshine, in motion as 'Spring is coming'.

Meanwhile, Darren Burton captured a squirrel enjoying a little snack. Sue Warner, in Kingsclere, took a beautiful picture the village's church with a daffodil framed in the foreground.

Mike Alamar, Shiobhain Ryan and David Butler took advantage of the epic sunsets and sunrises of late, from desert-esque yellow vistas to Miami Vice pinks.

Sunseekers will be thrilled to know the nice weather will be continuing this weekend, according to forecasters.

But temperatures will not be matching the weather, with highs of up to 8c expected on Sunday and 7c on Saturday.

So if you are going out on your daily walk, make sure you bring a coat and a scarf.

n It is free and easy to join The Gazette's Camera Club. Simply search Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club on Facebook.