The countdown to Christmas is in its final stages as our talented photographers look forward to capturing their own memories on camera when the big day arrives on Monday.

‘Counting down to Christmas’ is the current theme for our camera club members and you can enjoy a selection of their latest pictures on these pages, including one of a giant inflatable Santa.

The Watford Observer Camera Club is a Facebook-based group.

It is open to all photographers, from those who snap pictures on their phones to professionals who capture perfect shots with specialist equipment.

Every four weeks usually, members of the camera club are set a new challenge, a theme is selected and then the work starts for our talented photographers.

Search for Watford Observer Camera Club on Facebook. Ask to join the group and we’ll accept you.

This week’s selection of pictures were taken by:

Alistair Allen

Watford Observer: 'When the neighbours install the giant Father Christmas in the garden...''When the neighbours install the giant Father Christmas in the garden...'

Ali Andrews

Watford Observer: Image: Ali Andrews

Robb Cross

Watford Observer: Carolling Cassiobury ParkCarolling Cassiobury Park

Stephen Danzig

Watford Observer: 'Happy Christmas Rickmansworth''Happy Christmas Rickmansworth'

Jo Kedgley

Watford Observer: 'Festive baking''Festive baking'

Lauren Meehan

Watford Observer: Image: Lauren Meehan

Tracey Phillipps

Watford Observer: 'Counting down to Christmas in Windsor''Counting down to Christmas in Windsor'

Neil Price

Watford Observer: 'Bath Christmas market''Bath Christmas market'

Jo Reid

Watford Observer: Image: Jo Reid