Somerset in pictures: Santa in a helicopter and Christmas lights
Photo credit: Commando Helicopter Force
Santa made a special appearance for children in North Somerset, arriving in style by helicopter.
December has arrived, and the festive spirit of Christmas is beginning to fill the air in Somerset.
To celebrate the beginning of the holiday season, Santa Claus made a grand entrance into the county by helicopter.
The jolly big guy in red made a special visit to Children's Hospice South West in Wraxall to bring gifts for the families and kids.
Santa Claus distributed gifts at the children's hospice.
Employees in Somerset have installed a reactor at the first nuclear power plant in the UK to be constructed in three decades.
Numerous engineers and construction workers spent several days installing the 500-ton steel machinery at Hinkley Point C, located near Bridgwater.
Picture credit: Hinkley Point C
The 500-ton nuclear reactor is being carefully maneuvered into place at Hinkley Point C.
The Queen Victoria Inn in Priddy has launched its stunning display of Christmas lights for the season, aimed at raising funds for charity.
Landlord Mark Walton mentioned that this year, the exterior of the Somerset pub on the Mendips is adorned with over 55,000 light bulbs.
The beautifully illuminated pub in Priddy, located in the Mendip Hills, is fundraising for a charitable cause.
Every year, a pub in Somerset hosts the Turnip Prize, which honors the individual who produces the most terrible piece of art with minimal effort.
It's a humorous take on the internationally acclaimed Turner Prize.
"Tax in Creases," authored by Wonga Woman, a pseudonym, won this year’s award.
Source of the image: The Turnip Prize
"Wonga Woman's 'Tax in Creases' has been awarded the Turnip Prize."
In another location, the Minister in Ilminster is hosting its yearly Christmas Tree Festival.
Every tree helps generate funds for various local charities.
This weekend, Ilminster is showcasing Christmas trees for everyone to see.
BBC Radio Somerset hosted its yearly Christmas event at St Cuthbert's Church in Wells.
Audiences enjoyed insights from speakers Charlie Taylor, Simon Parkin, Claire Carter, and Andy Bennett, along with performances by local musicians and bands.
A large crowd gathered at St Cuthbert's Church in Wells for the occasion.
The annual event in Wells was hosted by BBC Radio Somerset's presenters: Andy Bennett, Charlie Taylor, Simon Parkin, and Claire Carter.
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