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Bath and West Show: Singers, cows and lifesaving

A Gorman Photography Five riders on horseback wearing rosettes sit for a photo in the middle of a field with trees and a number of other people standing nearby.A Gorman Photography
The show returned for its middle day with more livestock judging, food talks and live music

The Royal Bath and West Show returned for its second day, with thousands descending once again on the showground near Shepton Mallet.

The crowds were treated to plenty of entertainment including livestock shows, stalls selling summer fruits, live music and the chance to experience a vintage fairground.

Friday saw appearances by renowned chefs Lisa Cadd and James Strawbridge, but the day's big draw was celebrity farmer Kaleb Cooper from TV series Clarkson's Farm, who appeared for a Q&A and book signing.

The show enters its final day on Saturday, with the Pony Club games, showjumping, vintage vehicle parade and livestock grand parade all due to take place.

A Gorman Photography A horse rider clutches a Union Jack flag as she rides along a course with people watching on in the distance at the Bath and West ShowA Gorman Photography

Showing their skills: In a series of exciting races, ponies and their riders battled it out for equine supremacy, testing their skill at turning, vaulting and galloping against other competitors.

A man interviews a woman wearing a pink blazer on an oversized deck chair with the words "BBC Radio Somerset" written on it. In the background a purple and pink marquee, a sign board and a makeshift radio studio can be seen with the same words written on it.

The bigger the better: BBC Radio Somerset's Andy Bennett has been busy interviewing guests at the show and despite the dark clouds, the weather has remained dry enough to use the super deck chair.

A cow and her calf in a stall with hay on the ground and another cow being sprayed in the background by a woman in a white coat at the Bath and West Show

Mother and daughter: With so many other attractions, it is sometimes easy to overlook the fact that the Bath and West is, at its heart, an agricultural show. Away from the competitions, this cow and her calf took a moment for themselves away from the hustle and bustle.

A Gorman Photography A man wearing a hooded jumper performs compressions on a medical dummy whilst being watched by a female paramedic at the Bath and West ShowA Gorman Photography

Essential training: This year's show includes a dedicated "safety zone", where members of the public can learn the importance of first aid and how to use a defibrillator.

A Gorman Photography Two women, either side of a blue four-wheeled cart, pull the cart which contains three young children. A number of picnic benches with people sitting on them and an ice cream van appear in the background.A Gorman Photography

Getting about: The large site can be tiring for those with little legs, so any means of transport can be welcome.

Three kids, two girls and a boy stand together smiling at the camera. The girl on the left is wearing a bucket hat and holding a brown cow soft toy. The boy, in the middle is wearing a Minecraft shirt.

Altogether now: The show is a real family affair and what could be better than getting a toy version of your favourite animal to help you remember the day.

A Gorman Photography A male-voice choir wearing white waistcoats and red shirts sing whilst being conducted by a man wearing a gold an black waistcoat.A Gorman Photography

Pitch perfect: Live music is an important part of the show every year and who can resist a male voice choir. Saturday visitors will be entertained by The Funky Bubble Klub, The Clean Up and Barry & The Sidetracks.

A Gorman Photography Five adults wearing red shirts with the words "ask me" on them strike a pose in the middle of a walking route at the Bath and West Show with a building and other people in the background.A Gorman Photography

Ask Me: No big event would be able to take place without the staff and volunteers who give their time to bring it all together. Red-shirted show makers are stationed around the showground to help people find their way.

The show concludes on Saturday following the livestock grand parade where the winners of the various livestock classes come together in the main ring, covered in rosettes.

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