Somerset in Pictures: Celebrations and animal antics

Sir Michael Barber, Jamie Cox and Joy Foster are standing around a white cake with red decorations on a green cricket field. They are all looking at the camera and smiling, while Sir Michael Barber is cutting the cake.Getty Images

Sir Michael Barber, Jamie Cox and Joy Foster mark the 150th anniversary of Somerset County Cricket Club

Clara Bullock
BBC News, Somerset

There has been a lot to celebrate this week, as Somerset County Cricket Club honoured its 150th anniversary, while a magnificent beast in the county celebrated his seventh birthday party.

Meanwhile, a dog from Yatton and her handler won the top spot at an agility festival.

Over in Bath, a Shakespeare play with some very renowned names involved is on at the Theatre Royal this week.

A red vintage car is parked on grass. People are surrounding it and taking photos. In the background are more parked vintage cars in varying colours.Hidden Somerset

A classic: Engines polished, bonnets lifted and stories shared over a pint could all be found at the classic car meet at Eli's Inn in Huish Episcopi.

A lion is looking at the camera while holding his paws up in the air. PA Media

Happy Birthday: African lion Tau celebrated his seventh birthday on Wednesday, with lots of fresh meat treats at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall.

A woman in a red T-shirt is walking alongside her black and white dog who is completing agility challenges. The green grass they are on is surrounded by a white fence and tents.Yulia Titoverts

Top dog: A dog and her handler clinched the top spot at The Kennel Club International Agility Festival. Kirsty Armitstead, from Yatton, along with her dog Cuba, triumphed in the Intermediate Kennel Club Agility Stakes quarter-final.

A view looking up the grandstand during a cricket match at the county ground in Taunton between Somerset and Warwickshire. It is a bright summer day and many of them are wearing T-shirts, hats and sunglassesGetty Images

Thriving: As well as marking 150 years, Somerset also had a close contest this week, just being edged out by Warwickshire in front of another big crowd at Taunton. An away win against Sussex a few days later helped improve the spirits.

A view over a valley from the top of a hill. It is sunny and the sky is blue. The leaves are just starting to turn yellow.Weather Watchers/Liz Elmont

Rolling hills: This beautiful view over Crowcombe was captured by Weather Watcher Liz Elmont this week.

Two actors, one male and one female, lean on each other as they sit on a theatre stage. They are both wearing scruffy clothes. The woman has a guitar in a case behind her, and the man is studying a mobile phone he is holding in the airMarc Brenner

Shakespeare with the stars: Dylan Moran, Dame Harriet Walter, Gloria Obianyo, Patrick Robinson and Charlie Rowe all star in the Shakespeare comedy As You Like It - this version directed by Ralph Fiennes - which is on at the Theatre Royal in Bath until 6 September.

Trestle tables in a marquee, filled with colourful flowers in vases. a few people behind the tablesSue Day

Fabulous florals: The Clevedon Show has been in full swing, featuring the flower show, produce, arts, crafts and entertainment. There are traditional competitions and food too.

A group photo of people in shirts and scrubs on a hospital ward holding up a paper award. They are all smiling.Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Excellent care: The endoscopy team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust received JAG accreditation from the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy, which is awarded to services in recognition of the excellent care they provide patients.

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