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Bristol in Pictures: The great Parsons bakeover

Steve Mellen
BBC News, Bristol
BBC A view from the stands at the Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers play Stevenage on Easter Monday. The view is from the South Stand looking towards the Blackthorn Terrace. It is a sunny day and the stands are fullBBC
Two home defeats in a row have all but condemned Bristol Rovers to League Two. The sun may have been shining over the Mem this week but the mood is anything but bright.

Twice this week Bristol Rovers have been supported by about 9,000 fans at the Mem. Sadly it didn't help them on the pitch with two disastrous defeats.

Elsewhere in the city, the next generation of musicians have been showcasing their talent at the Bristol Beacon, while a popular bakery chain was effectively handed over to its staff to run.

Special masses were celebrated at Easter, and flags were flying proudly to celebrate St George's Day.

Getty Images The main auditorium at the Bristol Beacon is seen full as the Manic Street Preachers play on stage. The image is taken from the back of the hallGetty Images

Packed out: The Bristol Beacon was jumping on Saturday night as Welsh indie rockers the Manic Street Preachers took to the stage.

Andre Pattenden A large group of performers in various old-fashioned outfits smile at the camera as they stand on the Christmas Steps in BristolAndre Pattenden

Stepping forward: A new permanent audio trail is being launched to tell the stories of the Christmas Steps in the city centre. Performers from the Invisible Circus will be returning to bring the tales to life on 3 May from 19:30 BST.

PA Media A young woman with headphones on walks near the Observatory in Bristol. In the background the Clifton Suspension Bridge is visible. It is an overcast dayPA Media

Keep the brolly handy: Easter Monday didn't bring much in the way of sunshine to Bristol, whereas the forecast for this coming week is a bit more promising.

@Jahiemowilliams A large group of young musical performers line up in two rows as they face the camera at the Bristol Beacon@Jahiemowilliams

Ones to watch: The Bristol Beacon Next Level showcase saw multiple young artists performing at the end of a writing, production and rehearsal camp. The group will now be supported by Big Team & Bristol Beacon over the next 18 months to help them take the next steps in their musical careers.

Clifton Cathedral A large group of worshippers are seen inside Clifton Cathedral in Bristol during a mass. They are standing and holding orders of service and the picture is taken from aboveClifton Cathedral

Blessed: Clifton Cathedral was packed for the annual Chrism Mass, where the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens were blessed by Bishop Bosco ahead of being used throughout the diocese in the coming year.

A line of small padlocks are seen locked to the railings on Pero's Bridge in Bristol city centre. In the background boats are visible, as are some of the bars of the harbourside

Locks of love: Pero's Bridge over the harbour is weighed down by many hundreds of padlocks, which often bear the initials of couples as a way of showing their affection for each other. The bridge is named after slave Pero Jones, who lived in the city.

Ciara Hillyer Four female employees of Bristol bakery Parsons stand and smile at the camera, while also holding bread products and cakesCiara Hillyer

Rising to the top: Parsons Bakery, which began in Clevedon in 1926, has moved to an employee ownership meaning the family business, which has branches all over the West, is now effectively owned by its 400 staff.

A large flag of St George is seen attached to the outside of the Three Lions pub in Bedminster in Bristol. It bears the crests of Bristol City and the Bristol Bears Rugby team along with the printed message "Three Lions BS3" along with a VE Day commemorative crest

Flying the flag: In the week of St George's Day, you can rely on the Three Lions pub on West Street to show a bit of patriotism.

Getty Images A fan wearing a bucket-style hat watches Gloucestershire v Leicestershire at the County Ground in Bristol. The fan is pictured from behind and the players and floodlights are visible, but not in focus, in the backgroundGetty Images

Play on: Cricket fans were back at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol to watch Gloucestershire take on Leicestershire this weekend.

The beginning of Stokes Croft in Bristol is see, with traffic lights and a cyclist. The vehicle the picture is taken from is travelling north from the city centre. A large street mural of a young woman with dark hair is visible

Top deck: Sometimes the best way to see the murals of Stokes Croft is from the seats at the front of the 75 or 76 bus (other buses are available).

A young woman wearing a striped shirt and a brown waistcoat stands in front of an exhibition called Erased about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is being held at the M Shed Museum in Bristol

Never forget: An exhibition highlighting the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine is on in the city centre. Erased from the Face of the Earth can be seen at the M Shed until 20 July.

BHA Two men wearing dark grey suits and pale shirts with no ties smile at the camera as they shake hands. They are members of the Bristol Hoteliers AssociationBHA

Taking over: Adam Flint has been named as the new chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association. Mr Flint, general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton in the city centre, has taken over from Raphael Herzog.

Burges Salmon Two men stand facing the camera inside a new staff canteen with modern seating and tall glass windowsBurges Salmon

All in a good cause: Law firm Burges Salmon transformed its Bristol HQ into a fine dining venue to raise more than £10,000 for various charities, helped by celebrated chef Josh Eggleton MBE.

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