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Somerset in Pictures: Heatwaves and naturists

Clara Bullock & Lilly-Mae Messenger
BBC News, Somerset
Weather Watchers/Mike Jefferies Glastonbury Tor is seen on top of the hill in the distance as the sun shines over the valley.Weather Watchers/Mike Jefferies

Temperatures have risen to 31C across Somerset this week as the county experiences another heatwave.

Many people have been out soaking up the rays and we have had some stunning sunny scenes for you.

Weather Watchers/luvwoody A view of the harbour at Burnham-on-Sea during sunset. The light is pink and golden and some sailing boats are on the water.Weather Watchers/luvwoody
Once again, the sun has shone over Somerset this week

Here comes the sun: It has been a scorcher of a week, so some weather watches have been heading out later to enjoy the cooler temperatures and witness the setting sun's golden light. This photograph was taken at Burnham-on-Sea's harbour.

Weather Watchers/Gary the Monkey Two kite surfers on the beach in Weston-super-Mare. The sea is reflecting the sun brightly and the sand is flat.Weather Watchers/Gary the Monkey

Daredevils: Kitesurfers have been making the most of the good weather and taking to the water in Weston-super-Mare.

Getty Images Women in cricket kits are walking on a green field hugging each other and laughing.Getty Images

Cricket celebration: The popular Vitality Blast Women cricket match between Somerset and Essex at The Cooper Associates County Ground took place on 8 July. There were lots of celebrations as Somerset took the trophy.

A nude woman posing behind a colourful 'nudefest' sign. She has brown hair in a plait and is smiling.

Naturism for Nudefest: Hundreds of people have descended on Thorney Lakes in Langport for one of the biggest events in the naturism calendar. From a volleyball tournament, to a performance from the Wurzels - they won't be leaving any tan lines.

Weather Watchers/Roy C The ferris wheel in Weston-super-Mare lines up with an orange moon.Weather Watchers/Roy C

A wheely nice view: There was also an orange "buck moon" on Wednesday when it appears bigger because it is near the horizon. The above photograph was taken in Weston-super-Mare by one of our weather watchers.

PA Media Queen Camilla in a green dress with white polka dots. She is holding a watering can to some red geraniums and on her wrist is a Van Cleef bracelet. PA Media

Putting down roots: Queen Camilla handed out seeds and cuttings from her garden during a day of visiting charitable organisations. Here, she is seen at Shockerwick Farm, near Bath, which runs a centre for children struggling with social exclusion.

Karen Dehalu in a green Wimbledon jumper stood next to a flower bed. She has light hair tied up, blue eyes and is smiling.
A flower display full of many varieties under a poster of an animated crowd at Wimbledon.

From Somerset to Wimbledon: Karen Dehalu, from Crewkerne, is part of the team which is behind keeping Wimbledon in bloom during the tournament. The event brings in more than 20,000 flowers for 'living walls', bedding displays and containers.

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