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Somerset in Pictures: Racing, alpacas and music

Clara Bullock
BBC News, Somerset
PA Media Horses are seen black against the early morning sky at Taunton in SomersetPA Media
Taunton welcomed racegoers on Tuesday

It has been a busy week for sport fans in Somerset, as Taunton hosted another race and Bath welcomed fans for the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Elsewhere, a cute new furry baby was born and high school students impressed at an open mic event.

Here are some images that sum up life across the county this week.

PA Media Three horses and their riders are jumping over a hurdle. The middle horse is brown and the rider is wearing a blue and white jersey with a blue cap.PA Media

Starter's orders: On Tuesday it was the turn of Taunton to welcome runners and riders and racegoers for a chilly day watching the favourites and the rest compete.

Getty Images The Recreation Ground in Bath seen from above. There is a rugby game going on and the stands are filled with people. Behind the stadium are the hills of Bath.Getty Images

Bird's eye view: The centre of Bath is world-famous, and this Getty photograph taken as Bath took on the Bedford Blues in the Premiership Rugby Cup shows the beautiful surroundings the Recreation Ground sits among.

Peak View Gardens A grey alpaca baby is sitting in the grass looking up at the camera.Peak View Gardens

Welcome: Meet the newest member of Peak View Gardens, alpaca baby Brownie. The alpacas are part of the team at the camping site in Lower Weare, and staff there say there may be more babies on the way.

Bath Male Choir A group photo of a male choir. The members are wearing black shirts. They are sitting in rows and smiling at the camera.Bath Male Choir

Voices in unity: The City of Bath Male Choir is sending 41 of its singers to Alkmaar for a concert. The choir became widely known when it reached the finals of BBC national singing competition "Last Choir Standing" in 2008, reaching the final and performing to a viewing audience of about 13 million.

Gordano School A girl is playing the bass. She has long hair and is wearing a cropped top. Behind her is a boy on the drums. The light in the room is purple, an electric guitar is leaning against the wall in the background.Gordano School

Talented pupuls: The first ever Open Mic Gordano event took place in Portishead, showcasing the talents of Gordano School students. The venue was packed with students, parents and local residents who gathered to enjoy a night of music.

LPhot Luke Seven people are standing in a row in front of a navy helicopter. Two of the people are in navy unform, some are wearing suits.LPhot Luke

VIP guest: The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset came to visit RNAS Yeovilton on Wednesday. The station has long been a key part of Somerset and the highlights the significant role it has within the community, RNAS Yeovilton said.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Staff members at Musgrove Park Hospital are standing next to each other in front of an operating room. Some are wearing blue scrubs. They are all looking at the camera and smiling.Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Gratitude: Surgeons at Musgrove Park Hospital have thanked charities for their donations to help buy a specialist operating table for robotic surgery. The Da Vinci robot at the hospital has already meant that surgeons have been able to perform more intricate operations with minimally invasive surgery.

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