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Bristol in Pictures: Time to hit the dance floor

Steve Mellen
BBC News, Bristol
Anna Barclay/Getty Images A drone image of multiple streets in Totterdown in Bristol showing the rows of colourful houses that are typical of the city. In the background part of Victoria Park can be seen, with the city centre in the distanceAnna Barclay/Getty Images
The signature look of Bristol captured by Getty photographer Anna Barclay this week - colourful houses in Totterdown

Well, where to begin? It's all been going on in Bristol this week.

First, legendary DJ Annie Mac packed them in at Prospect, then the Prince of Wales dropped in at Pensford.

Blackadder actor and celebrity Bristol City fan Sir Tony Robinson started off a charity walk at Ashton Gate, then, at the same venue, hundreds of people turned out for the Anti Banquet event on Friday night.

To round things off, there was a typical Bristol scene on Saturday morning - hot air balloons in the sunshine over the harbour.

Kayleigh Bricknell @12kmedia Hundreds of people dance as Annie Mac DJs at Prospect in Bristol, with her back to the camera. Behind her is a VIP area with more people dancingKayleigh Bricknell @12kmedia
Kayleigh Bricknell @12kmedia Two young women with blonde hair raise their hands in the air as they watch Annie Mac DJ at Prospect in Bristol. They are illuminated in blue light and one of them is waving a beer can in the airKayleigh Bricknell @12kmedia

After dark: DJ royalty visited Bristol last weekend as Annie Mac was the main act for a night of dance music at Prospect in the south east of the city.

@shotaway.com A large group of staff and chefs, many of them wearing dark pink aprons, pose at the end of the Anti Banquet event at Ashton Gate in Bristol. Behind them is a dark wall decorated with light stars@shotaway.com

Job well done: Hundreds of people attended the Anti Banquet event at Ashton Gate on Friday evening. Some of the best chefs in the city gave up their time for the evening, which raises vital money - organisers hope £100,000 this year - for charities tackling food poverty across Bristol.

Nicola Young A young actor playing Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at Bristol Old Vic holds his hands out as he recites a line on stage. He is wearing a black shirt with white patterningNicola Young

A love story: Romeo and Juliet, directed by Corey Campbell, is bringing a rap, soul and R&B version of the Shakespeare play to Bristol Old Vic until 5 April.

PA Media Prince William the Prince of Wales smiles as he watches a tug of war contest about to begin during a young farmer event at Pensford in Somerset. He is wearing all dark clothing with a light coloured shirtPA Media

On my signal: Prince William the Prince of Wales dropped in to an event aimed at young farmers in Pensford south of Bristol, speaking to the guests and watching some physical challenges, including a tug-of-war.

First Flight/Bristol International Balloon Fiesta A yellow Thatchers-branded hot air balloon is pictured from another balloon which is higher up, over Bristol city centre on a clear spring day. Several crossings over the River Avon are visible, as is St Mary Redcliffe church and the harboursideFirst Flight/Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Look up: As soon as the clearer, warmer days arrive you can be sure to see hot air balloons over Bristol. Some passed over the city centre early on Saturday.

Rachel Mansfield A large group of schoolchildren stand in front of an inflatable slide with the Bristol City mascot the robin. The children are all wearing red school uniform jumpersRachel Mansfield

Wear Red Day: Bristol City Robins Foundation dropped in at Evergreen Primary Academy in Easton to help their student social action group the Game Changers host a fundraiser event. Pupils were encouraged to wear red as they took penalties against City's mascot Red as part of the Show Racism the Red Card campaign.

Josh Le Feuvre Female netball players, some in blue and some in yellow watch as one passes the ball to another. In the background fans can be seen watching onJosh Le Feuvre

Match action: Team Bath Netball's first NXT Gen League match in Bristol proved to be a thriller as they were edged out by a last-gasp goal by Manchester Thunder at Clifton College, the visitors winning 50-49.

PA Media Lottery winner Alan Wilcock stands on the deck of the SS Great Britain in Bristol. He is smiling and holding a large colourful sign with "1,000,000 winner on it". He is wearing a blue gilet-type top.PA Media

His ship came in: Retired sailor Alan Wilcock, 75, had plenty of reasons to be cheerful after winning £1m on a National Lottery scratchcard. Where better to pose for the cameras than the SS Great Britain?

Bristol Rovers FC Players from Bristol Rovers, in their traditional blue and white quartered kits, and Mansfield, run together at the Memorial StadiumBristol Rovers FC

Not to be: Despite a great hit from Romaine Sawyers to make it 1-1, Rovers slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Mansfield at the Mem on Saturday.

Actor Sir Tony Robinson and a group of other people, all wearing red tops, pose for the camera at the start of a walking relay to promote people learning CPR skills

Lifesavers: Blackadder star Sir Tony Robinson joined a nationwide relay aimed at encouraging football fans to learn how to perform CPR. Sir Tony, a Bristol City fan, started his leg at Ashton Gate as part of the British Heart and Sky Bet campaign.

Mendip Adventure Two men, one with a light coloured beard and grey jacket and the other clean shaven with short hair and a black puffy jacket on, smile as they face the camera with Bristol's Floating Harbour in the backgroundMendip Adventure

New partnership: SUP Bristol, which runs paddle sports on the harbour, has now become part of the Mendip Adventure Group. David Eddins from Mendip and Tim Trew from SUP posed for the camera to celebrate the news.

South Gloucestershire Council Three school pupils in green jumpers help cut the ribbon at a new library in Emersons Green as poet and author Alex Wharton, cheering and waving his arms, stands in the background. There are columns of green balloons either side of the ribbon which is being cutSouth Gloucestershire Council

Read all about it: Children's author and poet Alex Wharton dropped in as more than 60 Emersons Green Primary School pupils joined staff to celebrate South Gloucestershire Council opening open a new children's area at the local library.

Bristol Zoo Project Two men in blue Bristol Zoo Project uniforms hold a golden egg between them. Behind them is an ostrich in its enclosureBristol Zoo Project

Let the hunt begin: Bristol Zoo Project and other tourist attractions across the West and South Wales have created one of the biggest Easter egg hunts of the year. From now until 4 April, several golden eggs are being hidden at locations across the regions, one a day. Clues will be placed on the zoo's social media accounts each day and anyone who finds an egg wins zoo tickets and a toy.

UHBW A woman wearing a fawn-coloured blazer and a black and white patterned dress smiles at the camera as she holds an award in a presentation box. Behind her on the ball is written "RCEM, Royal College of Emergency Medicine"UHBW

Recognition: Consultant Rachael Morris, who works at Weston General Hospital, has been awarded a medal from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine for her "outstanding" work caring for older people. Dr Rebecca Maxwell, chief medical officer for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, said the trust was "proud" of Rachael's achievement.

Bristol BID A woman wearing light-coloured trousers and a dark top, with curly dark hair and glasses, speaks behind a plinth to an audience at a Bristol Business Improvement District Event.Bristol BID

Going green: Two of the city's business improvement districts (BIDs) have joined forces to help companies make changes as Bristol aims to become a net zero city by 2030. The City Centre and Redcliffe & Temple BIDs are offering advice and support along with the Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership.

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