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Somerset in Pictures: Glory for brilliant Bath

Weather Watchers/Nutkin A sheep and a lamb are grazing on a hill in the sun. A valley can be seen in the distance.Weather Watchers/Nutkin
Weather Watcher Nutkin captured sheep grazing in the sun

There has been plenty to celebrate in Somerset this week, not least Bath's European Challenge Cup win as rugby fans from the West once again took over Cardiff.

There was also success for the county at the Chelsea Flower Show, and a glorious day in Wells for fans of vintage cars.

And the usual glorious sunrises, sunsets and sights from the natural world have been on display.

PA Media Bath Rugby fans stand and cheer on their team in the European Challenge Cup final in Cardiff against LyonPA Media

West is best: Bath fans enjoyed their trip across the Severn to see their team beat Lyon 37-12 in the European Challenge Cup final in Cardiff.

PA Media Bath Rugby fans wave flags and one holds up a sign saying "try" on it during the European Challenge Cup final against Lyon in CardiffPA Media
Getty Images Dozens of cars are seen parked on the green space in front of Wells Cathedral in a shot taken from a drone overhead. It is a sunny day and many people are walking between the cars. The event is part of the Mendip RunGetty Images

Classic cars: The green space in front of Wells Cathedral was transformed into a paradise for fans of vintage vehicles as the Mendip Run rally came to an end on Sunday.

Evelyne d'Avalon A view from atop a hill over a valley. There are many green fields and some trees. The sun is setting orange over the scene.Evelyne d'Avalon

Somerset sunset: French photographer Evelyne d'Avalon took this beautiful snapshot of a sunset near Glastonbury.

Getty Images Three men in white cricket kits are on a field. The man in the middle is captured jumping into the air and celebrating. The man behind him is laughing.Getty Images

Cricket wicket: Matt Henry of Somerset enjoyed taking the wicket of Sussex's Fynn Hudson-Prentice during day three of the County Championship Division One match at Taunton.

Weather Watchers/Sparky The sea can be seen from the beach. The sun is going down and only a sliver of orange remains on the horizon. Weather Watchers/Sparky

Summer seaside: With the sunny weather continuing across the county, weather watcher Sparky enjoyed the beach in Minehead this week.

Farewell Flowers Collective A woman in a white and black dress is standing in front of a flower display at the Chelsea Flower Show. She is smiling. Farewell Flowers Collective

Flower power: A Somerset florist and flower farmer has returned from the Chelsea Flower Show as a gold medal winner. Georgie Newbery from Charlton Musgrove is part of the Farewell Flowers Collective that created a funeral scene which was awarded the coveted prize. It is the first time that funeral flowers have been arranged and displayed at Chelsea in its 113-year history.

Weather Watchers/West Country Wombat A road is winding in between two steep cliff sides. On a closer look, goats can be seen running along the road, away from the camera.Weather Watchers/West Country Wombat

Cheddar goats: They are well camouflaged but taking a closer look, one can spot goats running along the road at Cheddar Gorge in this shot captured by Weather Watcher West Country Wombat.

A disused railway line in Winscombe in Somerset is seen with a tree growing where the line meets a barrier. It is surrounded by trees and green space

Branch line: Walk on the Strawberry Line path through Winscombe and you'll find this sight, the final resting place of the rail line that operated from 1869 to 1963, now a peaceful green space to relax in.

2nd Chance Petting Farm A goat is sitting on a purple yoga mat in a fenced off area on grass. The goat is brown with white spots and has its eyes closed.2nd Chance Petting Farm

Petting zoo: Donkeys, mini Shetland ponies, goats, rabbits and lambs are visiting a Rode pub this week. The animals are being brought along by Second Chance Petting Farm, which rescues and rehabilitates animals.

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