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Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath

Dawn Limbu & Clara Bullock
BBC News, Somerset
BBC A shot of countryside in the Chew Valley with the sun low on the horizon and trees and bushes bordering green meadowsBBC
The Chew Valley was named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times

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.

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 Bath's Sam Underhill leans over the line to score a try with one hand for Bath against Gloucester at the Rec. Multiple Bath players are behind watching on while Gloucester players in their all-white change kit try and stop the tryPA 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 Sheep are standing in a field as the sun comes up behind them. One of the sheep is facing the camera.Weather Watchers/Nutkin

Flocking together: These sheep were photographed by Weather Watcher Nutkin in Priddy.

Taunton School A group of boys stand in height order with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders. They are all wearing white tank tops with race numbers attached to their tops. They are wearing shorts, socks and running shoes.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 Maureen Chandler stands next to Julian Coghlan at an award ceremony. Maureen has short grey hair and wears a long sleeved white sparkly top. She is holding her award in one hand. Julian is taller than Maureen and wears a dark blue suit jacket and white shirt. He is also holding Maureen's award in one hand.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 Bath Rugby player Tom Dunn is on the far right wearing a navy blue Bath Rugby hooded jumper. He stands next to Andrew Hollowood, who wears a naby blue fleece, blue shirt and a staff lanyard. Margi Jenkins is on his right wearing purple hospital scrubs and Dr William Headdon is on the far right wearing a white shirt and red lanyard. They are all standing in a hospital corridoor.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 Sadik Al-Hassan is sitting around a table with three women. They are eating lunch. They are all smiling at the camera.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.

Weather Watchers/Kat Napper A view up into a tree with pink blossom flowers. The sky behind it is blue.Weather Watchers/Kat Napper
Trees are starting to blossom across the county

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 wedding photo of Iris and David Jefferies. They are standing arm in arm in front of a church.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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