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Somerset in Pictures: Cows, dogs and charity days

Simon Boddy A woman dressed as a witch is silhouetted against a red blood moon artwork inside Wookey Hole caves in SomersetSimon Boddy
An illuminated red "blood moon" has been placed in Wookey Hole caves near Cheddar as the attraction shows its spooky side ahead of Halloween

Our roundup of pictures taken across this week in Somerset include prize-winning dairy cows and a new breast cancer unit.

There is more animal content too - including dogs that are up for adoption at St Giles Animal Centre.

Getty Images A woman is standing next to a calf. She has blonde hair and is holding a prize. Getty Images

Country traditions: A handler and her cow leave the judging ring with a prize at The Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground. The Dairy Show event, which took place this week, is one of the most important dates in the dairy farmer's calendar, combining a trade show with an exhibition of top-quality dairy cattle.

NHS Somerset Foundation Trust Staff and charity workers at NHS Foundation Trust are standing in front of the new Maple Unit at Yeovil Hospital. They are all wearing purple t-shirts. One of them is cutting a pink ribbon.NHS Somerset Foundation Trust

Cancer care: The Maple Unit, run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, is the first purpose-built breast cancer unit at Yeovil Hospital. The new facility will open on Monday.

Emily and Georgie Paul standing in a field with cows. They are wearing dark jumpers and both are smiling.
Georgie Paul stands by cows in the milking parlour, holding a short pole which squirts sanitizer onto the udders. Cows are lined up all alongside her on both sides.

Recruitment drive: Emily Paul and her sister Georgie say they love working on their family dairy farm. Dairy farms are "struggling" to recruit young people to join the industry, according to experts, leading to a new recruitment drive.

Cancer Research UK A group of six people stand together. Jess is pictured in the middle wearing a black turtle neck jumper and dark blue jeans.Cancer Research UK

Cycle for cancer: Matt Parsons, 45, is taking on a 569 mile (916km) cycle from Somerset to France, after his wife, Jess Parsons, 38, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer in 2022.

A dog with a white belly and grey back, wearing a blue harness, is jumping up on a person's leg.

Needing a home: Staff from St Giles Animal Centre in Taunton say they have run out of space so cannot accept any more dogs. The charity is launching a foster drive - where people take in dogs temporarily - so the team can focus on finding them permanent homes.

Nailsea Town Council A group of people are standing together, some are crouching in front of the group. They are all smiling.Nailsea Town Council

Volunteering for community: Outside of his role as a Nailsea town councillor, James Turner is a member of the Lloyds Banking Group. He and 11 others from the bank's Bristol team gave up their day to weed and litter pick in Nailsea.

The Little Farm Shop in Shepton Mallet. There are crates with fruit, a table with chocolates and crisps, and a fridge in the background.

Rent-free: The charity Interim Spaces allows businesses to use 10 Market Place, in Shepton Mallet, rent and bill free, to encourage more shops to open in the town. The Little Farm Shop, which sells fresh produce such as vegetables and meat, has now moved its premises after a successful stint.

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