Somerset in pictures: Swans, scarecrows and cricket

The swan with Bridgerton cast
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Our weekly round-up of images from across the county, which this week features stars of stage and screen, some creative creations and sunny scenes.

A swan made out of willow

Stylish: This willow swan made in Somerset featured on the TV show Bridgerton. The incredible sculpture was created by Coates English Willow in Taunton.

An orange ball with long dangly arms sitting on a wall

Clever creations: The scarecrow competition in the village of Barrington continues, with more than 30 unique scarecrow displays adorning the streets, part of the Barrington in Bloom festival.

A woman standing next to a giant toy spider

From beloved characters like "Mister Tickle" and "Slinky Dog" to a gigantic spider, the creative spirit is clearly alive and well in Barrington.

Members of the cast of Sister Act walk in a line through the centre of Bath near the Theatre RoyalImage source, Anna Barclay

Stepping out: Members of the Sister Act cast have been taking a stroll around Bath city centre as the show continues at the Theate Royal until 17 August. The cast is led by stage and screen star Wendi Peters as Mother Superior and Landi Oshinowo as everyone’s favourite nun on the run, Deloris Van Cartier.

George Thomas of Somerset unsuccessfully appeals for the LBW of Brooke Guest of Derbyshire during the Metro Bank One Day Cup match between Somerset and Derbyshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground on August 04, 2024 in Taunton, England. Image source, Harry Trump/Getty

Howzat? George Thomas of Somerset unsuccessfully appeals for LBW against Derbyshire batsman Brooke Guest during the Metro Bank One Day Cup match in Taunton.

A row of sheep lie in the shade of trees in a field near Timsbury in Somerset

Let sleeping sheep lie: This group of ewes took shelter from Saturday's sunshine in the cool of the shade of the trees on the edge of their field in Priston, near Bath.

Roger Saul with some of the mulberry collection that is being auctioned off, including a bag

Somerset businessman and founder of the Mulberry fashion brand, Roger Saul, has put his personal collection up for auction on Wednesday.

He said the process of finding items to auction has been "really exciting" and looking back has suddenly made him realise just what an "amazing thing" Mulberry has become and been.

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