PA MediaBristol scored a hatful of tries but lost a tight game to Saracens at Ashton Gate on SaturdayPeople often say the great thing about living in Bristol is that there is "always something on" and this past week has been a prime example of that.
Thousands of football fans went to Ashton Gate on Tuesday to see England's brightest young footballers in action on a night when it rained goals.
Hundreds of wildlife film staff then assembled in the city for the annual Wildscreen Festival.
There was also a new artwork to enjoy in the city's cathedral – a giant scale model of the Earth made by a familiar figure in the city's art scene.
Ashton Gate StadiumNational night: England Under-21s came to Ashton Gate on Tuesday, drawing thousands of young fans to the stadium. And they got their money's worth as England thrashed Azerbaijan 7-0.
Andy Roberts/BBCRest in peace: Before the game some fans left floral tributes at the feet of the John Atyeo statue, a way of sending their condolences to Bristol City manager Liam Manning, whose baby son Theo has died. Inside the stadium the players wore black armbands.
Getty ImagesGrounded: It wasn't just the men in action as Bristol Bears Women also took on their Saracens counterparts on Saturday. Here Lana Skeldon scores in a match which Saracens won 41-24.
Wildscreen PressThe wild ones: More than 1,000 people involved in wildlife and natural world film making have have been gathering in Bristol this week to check out new kit, be recognised at the coveted Panda awards and talk about their craft.
Plaster CommunicationsOur planet: There's a new artwork in Bristol Cathedral, the giant illuminated Gaia, a to-scale version of the Earth. It can be seen until 9 November. It's free to visit during the day, but there will be some paid events in the evenings including a Blue Planet concert by the Bristol Ensemble on 24 October, where the soundtrack from the David Attenborough series will be performed.
James MoriartyHomecoming: Bristol blues singer Elles Bailey rehearses ahead of her show at SWX in Bristol on 26 October. It's been quite a year for her, winning the Live Act of the Year at the UK Americana Awards and Vocalist of the Year for the second year running at the UK Blues Awards.
St Monica TrustGreat effort: Former Gogglebox star and proud Bristolian Marina has been thanked at a special event to celebrate her fundraising over the years. A resident of a St Monica Trust home, she has raised more than £41,000 for charities such as Macmillan, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity and Children’s Hospice South West by holding coffee mornings over the past 17 years.
“I’m very grateful to all the residents for their support," she said. "They’re very generous and they always buy a raffle ticket or donate prizes. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I’m sorry to give it up, but it’s time for me to stop and have a rest now. I’ll be 90 at Christmas!”
Andy Roberts/BBCBlocked off: Motorists across the West have faced disruption this weekend as the M4 was closed while contractors dug a trench under the motorway at the A432 Badminton Road Bridge. BBC cameraman Andy Roberts sent his drone up to get some images of the scale of the work.
Troubled times: Turbo Island has been bought by an as yet unknown buyer, causing concern to the Stokes Croft residents and visitors who see the site as sacred.
Julian TrustSometimes heroes wear aprons: Chef Phil made tuna pasta bake for the 60 people who came to the Julian Trust shelter in St Paul's on a cold wet night on Friday. It opens four nights a week to provide a full meal and a warm place to shelter from the weather.
Will this be the last one? That's the question people ask themselves when they get a sunny day at this time of year. At various times this week the sun has poked through the gloom, notably on Friday morning.
Aerospace BristolStyles in the aisles: Aerospace Bristol is hosting an exhibition of the uniforms British Airways crew used to wear in days gone by. The exhibition – called The Fashion of Flight – starts from the 1950s and includes a paper dress made for trips to the Caribbean and designed to be a single-use garment.
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