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19-04-2025
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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. Advertisement 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. [PA Media] 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. [Weather Watchers/Nutkin] 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. [Park Christmas Savings] 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. [Royal United Hospital] 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. Advertisement Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More Somerset galleries
BBC News
23-03-2025
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- BBC News
Somerset in Pictures: Spring scenes, sporting success and sheep
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 a special 100th birthday was celebrated on Friday and Taunton pupils competed for a is our weekly round-up of images from across Somerset. Flocking together: These sheep were photographed by Weather Watcher Nutkin in Priddy. 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. 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. 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. 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. Blossoming: Trees with their buds blooming are a familiar sight across Somerset this week, with weather watcher Kat Napper taking this picture. A momentous day: Iris Jefferies, who was a decoder in Bath during World War Two, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday.
