Somerset in Pictures: Racing, alpacas and music

Taunton welcomed racegoers on Tuesday

It has been a busy week for sport fans in Somerset, as Taunton hosted another race and Bath welcomed fans for the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Elsewhere, a cute new furry baby was born and high school students impressed at an open mic event.

Here are some images that sum up life across the county this week.

Starter's orders: On Tuesday it was the turn of Taunton to welcome runners and riders and racegoers for a chilly day watching the favourites and the rest compete.

Bird's eye view: The centre of Bath is world-famous, and this Getty photograph taken as Bath took on the Bedford Blues in the Premiership Rugby Cup shows the beautiful surroundings the Recreation Ground sits among.

Welcome: Meet the newest member of Peak View Gardens, alpaca baby Brownie. The alpacas are part of the team at the camping site in Lower Weare, and staff there say there may be more babies on the way.

Voices in unity: The City of Bath Male Choir is sending 41 of its singers to Alkmaar for a concert. The choir became widely known when it reached the finals of BBC national singing competition "Last Choir Standing" in 2008, reaching the final and performing to a viewing audience of about 13 million.

Talented pupuls: The first ever Open Mic Gordano event took place in Portishead, showcasing the talents of Gordano School students. The venue was packed with students, parents and local residents who gathered to enjoy a night of music.

VIP guest: The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset came to visit RNAS Yeovilton on Wednesday. The station has long been a key part of Somerset and the highlights the significant role it has within the community, RNAS Yeovilton said.

Gratitude: Surgeons at Musgrove Park Hospital have thanked charities for their donations to help buy a specialist operating table for robotic surgery. The Da Vinci robot at the hospital has already meant that surgeons have been able to perform more intricate operations with minimally invasive surgery.