Somerset in pictures: World records and ponies

Our round up of the county 's best photos this week includes a world record, as a food foundation made 80,000 meals in 24 hours.

There is also a deflated moon balloon, dogs who started a fire and a local artist showcasing their work.

World record: The Thomas Franks Foundation made a record-breaking 80,000 fresh ready meals in 24 hours in Taunton. The meals are being distributed to local charities around Somerset. The surplus produce was donated by restaurants and shops for the effort, which was close to going out of date or was no longer needed.

Checking up: Exmoor's 100-strong anchor pony herd has undergone its annual inspection. Staff from the Exmoor Pony Society checked the animals over when they gathered at Winsford Hill on 21 October.

And the show goes on: Siân Phillips and fellow stars Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti have been rehearsing for their roles in new stage production Summer 1954, which pairs Terence Rattigan’s Table Number Seven and The Browning Version. It's on at the Theatre Royal Bath until 2 November, after which it will go on a nationwide tour.

Deflated moon: A large moon art installation will not return after it was damaged in high winds during Storm Ashley, Bridgwater town council has confirmed. The internally-lit Fallen Moon project was created by artist Luke Jerram, who chose Bridgwater to debut the project.

Fire rescue: Two dogs accidentally started a house fire after turning on a gas hob while trying to "have a sneaky smell of some delicious, freshly baked cupcakes". The dogs were home alone in Yeovil. Fire crews arrived in five minutes to find "a small but progressive fire" which was quickly put out and the dogs removed safely from the house.

Blue and Gold: The new 17-strong Team Bath netball cohort will compete in a new national U23 competition linked to the relaunched Netball Super League. Fans will be able to cheer on the 'Blue and Gold' girls in six home matches at the Team Bath Arena.

Beating cancer: A local artist is exhibiting her artwork at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath – the same hospital where she was treated for cancer. Phil Batty, from Atworth in Wiltshire, was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma in 2019 and had treatment at the RUH throughout 2020. She has since been given the all-clear but continues to attend the RUH for scans and check-ups.

Blacksmith art: The work of a pioneering modernist artist is being celebrated at a new exhibition. Rachel Reckitt (1908-1995), who was one of the country's "few women artist blacksmiths", lived and worked in west Somerset for 60 years. Some of her creations are now being displayed at The Museum of Somerset until 15 March.

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