Wells' memorable moments 2012 in pictures

From grand and graceful community celebrations such as the Queen's Jubilee Swans, to the wet and wonderful annual summer moat boat race, 2012 has without a doubt been an unforgettable year for Wells.

Below is my list of Wells' 2012 highlights and memorable moments captured and covered by Wells People.

1. Swans of Wells for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The whole nation was celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee last June, but the Wells celebrations could be said to have out-graced them all when the stunning 5ft Jubilee Swans, decorated by local artists flocked to the town.

Of course local shops were decked out with Union Jacks and the celebratory bunting was out in force, but nothing could rival this stunning trail of sculptures adorning the City.

To look back on the Swans of Wells and other galleries from the Queen's diamond Jubilee celebrations, click on the links below…

Swans of Wells launch 2012 photos

Photos: Swans of Wells Trail - volume one

Photos: Swans of Wells Trail - volume two

Swans of Wells flock together - Auction Preview

Swans of Wells flock together - Auction Preview (2)

Wells' Jubilee Shop Windows vol 1

Wells' Jubilee Shop Windows vol 2

2. The Olympic Torch Relay – the flame travels through Wells.

The Olympic torch travelling through Somerset had the county glowing with British pride and the people of Wells were no exception when it was their turn to host the famous flame.

Streets were packed with thousands of emotional local onlookers on 22 May 2012 as the torch made its way through the smallest city in the UK.

To look back on galleries of the historical moments as the flame passed through Wells, click on the links below…

Photo gallery: Wells welcomes Olympic Torch Relay

Olympic Torch Wells 22nd May 2012

Wells Olympic Torch by Trevor Lethaby

All Eyes on the Olympic Torch

Photos: Mary Rand and Danny Nightingale given freedom of Wells

3. The Wells Moat Boat Race 2012

This classic boat race around the moat of the Bishop's Palace has become one of the most anticipated events on the Wells calendar.

This year saw a huge armada of serious raft racers take to the water, some adorned in wonderful fancy dress, and some soaked to the bone within a minute of  jumping in the boat.

To look back on our galleries of past Moat Boat Races click on the links below…

Photos: Wells Moat Boat Race 2012

Wells Moat Boat Races 2011 vol 1

Wells Moat Boat Races 2011 vol 2

4. The Wells Big Day Out 2012

Originally a 'one off event' to celebrate the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Wells Big Day Out was deemed such a roaring success that a repeat has been scheduled for the summer of 2013.

The event saw hundreds of local people flock to the Wells Blue Sports Centre to try out a plethora of different sporting activities available in Wells including Tae Kwon Do, Skittles and Tennis.

To view Wells People's galleries of this truly glorious day full of family fun, click on the links below…

Photos: Wells Big Day Out 2012 - part one

Photos: Wells Big Day Out 2012 - part two

5. Wells Carnival 2012

Wonderful colours, spectacular performers and dazzling floats lit up Wells last November 2012 as the Guy Fawkes Carnival weaved its way through the city's streets, leaving onlookers in amazed.

Thousands lined the streets of Wells to view this remarkable community event which turned out to be more show-stopping than ever before.

To view our galleries of the Wells 2012 Carnival, click on the links below…

Photos: Wells Carnival 2012 part 1 in pictures

Photos: Wells Carnival 2012 part 2 in pictures

Photos: Wells Carnival 2012 part 3 in pictures

Photos: Wells Carnival 2012 part 4 in pictures