Somerset in Pictures: Woodland creatures and cows

As the sun sets, a crescent moon rises over the Somerset hills. The sky is still lit in red, orange and yellow hues from the sun, although the sun itself is not visible.Weather Watchers/dcv

A BBC Weather Watcher captured the moon over Crowcombe this week

Clara Bullock
Somerset

A lot of art has been displayed across the county this week, including a tree trunk that has been carved to depict a woodland scene.

Meanwhile, an exhibition of cow paintings can be seen at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and nature photos are displayed at Bridgwater Arts Centre.

That and more can be found in our weekly roundup of pictures across Somerset.

Jackie Spurrier is standing next to a canvas with highland cows painted on it in front of a pin background. Jackie is wearing large, brown-rimmed glasses, a blue jean jacket and has long brown hair. She is smiling at the camera.Jackie Spurrier

Exhibit: Jackie Spurrier is showcasing 14 cow paintings at an exhibition at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until January 2026. Commission from any sales will go to the hospital charity "Art for Life".

A man, woman and two young children stand behind a fallen tree trunk with their dog in the middle of them. The trunk has been carved so it depicts woodland animals. A squirrel, fox, chipmunk and badger are among the animals carved into the trunk.

Transformation: A Norway maple tree in Victoria Park, Frome, has been turned into a hand-carved table and nature-themed bench, with intricate carving depicting badgers, bats, foxes and squirrels.

The tree, which was felled in May due to a fungal infection, will also be repurposed as timber for play equipment in the town's green spaces, and the shavings will be used for mulching through the winter.

Part of the tree trunk sculpture seen up close. Two squirrels are holding nuts.
Steepholm Island, a small hill-shaped piece of land, pictured between two beach huts in Weston-super-Mare. The sand stretches out in front of the huts, with tyre marks visible in it. The tide is in with the island visible on the horizon under a bright orange sky.Weather Watchers/Gary the Monkey

Setting sun: BBC Weather Watcher 'Gary the Monkey' has captured the sunset over the sea in Weston-super-Mare.

Heather Feltham is standing in front of a red bush holding up a certificate from the University of Exeter. Heather has long, red hair and is smiling.NHS Somerset Foundation Trust

Award: Heather Feltham, a paediatric clinical associate in psychology at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has received an award from the University of Exeter.

The university's Dean's Commendations for Exceptional Performance are only ever given to the top 5% performing students at each level of study.

Ms Feltham, who has lived in Somerset for most of her life, has always been interested in a career in psychology.

A gallery with pictures hung on white walls. The photos show nature scenes. The floors are wood and the space is very open.Bridgwater Arts Centre

Photos of photos: Bridgwater Arts Centre reopened its gallery on 13 September, marked by an exhibition from photographer Marko Dutka.

The exhibition forms part of Somerset Art Weeks Open Studios 2025, a county-wide celebration of creativity and artistic talent.

Mr Dutka's exhibition can be seen until Saturday.

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