Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath
The Chew Valley was named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times [BBC]
Despite the warm weather there was a touch of the festive season in Somerset this week as a woman known locally as Mrs Christmas was awarded a prize for her community work - as spring continues to spread across the county.
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Meanwhile, a special 100th birthday was celebrated on Friday and Taunton pupils competed for a trophy.
Over in Bath, there was a high-scoring derby as Bath took on Gloucester at The Rec.
Here is our weekly round-up of images from across Somerset.
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Try time: Bath ran in six tries in a 42-26 victory against Gloucester at The Rec on Sunday, maintaining their position as the leaders of the Premiership.
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Flocking together: These sheep were photographed by Weather Watcher Nutkin in Priddy.
[Taunton School]
Ready, set, go! A group of pupils from Taunton Prep School won a bronze medal at the ESAA Cross Country Cup Final in Leeds, with one pupil, George, finishing 4th in the whole country.
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Mrs Christmas: Maureen Chandler, also known as Mrs Christmas, has been making Christmas happen for many Bridgwater families for over 50 years. She was recently awarded special recognition and a cash prize for her kindness and community spirit.
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Grand opening: A new modern 16-bed intensive care unit at the Royal United Hospital Bath welcomed its first patients. Bath Rugby Player Tom Dunn joined staff to celebrate the opening.
[Gordano School]
Dropping in: Gordano School welcomed Sadik Al-Hassan, MP for North Somerset, to speak with students from a range of SEND backgrounds and listen to their personal experiences.
Trees are starting to blossom across the county [Weather Watchers/Kat Napper]
Blossoming: Trees with their buds blooming are a familiar sight across Somerset this week, with weather watcher Kat Napper taking this picture.
[Sandra Beech]
A momentous day: Iris Jefferies, who was a decoder in Bath during World War Two, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday.
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