Somerset in Pictures: Never too old for a hen do

Somerset communities came out in force to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with special events including a World War Two Swordfish aircraft taking flight.

Meanwhile, the county won another cricket match during an intense four-day game.

Actors are rehearsing for an award-winning play which is coming to the Theatre Royal in Bath, and a very special lady was treated to a hen do - 70 years after her wedding!

Here are some images showing life across Somerset this week.

Fairey Swordfish: People across the county celebrated VE Day for the 80th time with community events and memorial services this week. The Fairey Swordfish, affectionately known as the "Stringbag," was a biplane torpedo bomber that played a pivotal role in several key naval battles during World War Two. The Navy Wings flew the plane over Somerset on Thursday.

Winners: Craig Overton of Somerset was key to the victory against Essex in Taunton earlier this week.

Never too late: Molly Hutton, a grandmother and 92-year-old, had a surprise when her family asked if she wanted to "see a band" at the Riff Corner in Clevedon and she walked into a surprise hen do - 70 years after walking up the aisle. She had mentioned she never had one before her wedding, so family and friends planned one in secret.

Elephant in the room: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm staff were one of many locations waving the county flag high on Somerset Day, the time to celebrate everything special about the county.

Showtime: For fans of all things countryside, all roads led to the North Somerset Showground near Wraxall for the annual North Somerset Show, which was attended by thousands.

All the world's a stage: Dance-theatre company New Adventures is preparing for a return to Bath to perform choreographer Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Midnight Bell at the Theatre Royal from 20 to 24 May.

New record: Taunton School's senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition.

Thirty students from Taunton School's Years 9 to 13 took part in the tournament and walked away "feeling proud" of their performances, winning all six cups and the senior boys beating their own record set last year in the freestyle relay.

Sheep shenanigans: Weather watcher Helly Lou captured a flock of sheep hanging out by Cheddar Reservoir.

Spring bloom: A BBC Weather Watcher spotted these pretty flowers against the blue spring sky. Meanwhile, another weather watcher in Weston-super-Mare captured the sun setting over the sea (below)

Architects of our future: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has a specialist team who visit schools with the aim of raising awareness of the diverse range of careers available in the NHS.