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Bristol in pictures: Forwards, Dogfest and sunny skies

This weekend may mark the start of meteorological autumn but it has felt like summer wasn't ready to let go of Bristol just yet.

There was another chance to get the festival gear out and head to the Downs, and plenty of chances to eat and drink al fresco.

Fans of all things dog-related headed to Ashton Court on Saturday, and Bristol Rovers fans found a new, young hero.

@khaliphotography A large crowd is gathered in front of the main stage at Forwards Festival in Bristol. On the big screens on either side of the stage a main is seen playing a guitar and singing.@khaliphotography

The music goes on: Thousands of people have been heading to the Downs in Bristol for the second weekend running, this time for Forwards Festival. Saturday's bill was headlined by Loyle Carner and Four Tet.

@khaliphotography A woman performs on stage at Forwards Festival in Bristol. She is wearing a dark jacket and a hat and is singing into a microphone@khaliphotography

More to come: The crowds at Forwards were entertained by dozens of bands and solo artists on Saturday, and the festival continues on Sunday, when it will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem, Jessie Ware and Underworld.

Dogfest A group of three women applaud their dogs in a performance ring at Dogfest at Ashton Court in Bristol. Two of the dogs are light brown and one is blackDogfest

Man's best friends: Forwards wasn't the only festival in town this weekend, as Dogfest came to Ashton Court on Saturday. There was plenty of canine-related entertainment as well as advice aplenty for dog owners.

Dogfest Dozens of people sit around a performance area bordered by a white picket-style fence at Dogfest in BristolDogfest

Good boys (and girls): Dogfest, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, continues on Sunday with agility displays and lots of activities for people to bring their furry friends to.

Bristol Rovers FC Two Bristol Rovers players celebrate a goal during their 2-0 win over Cambridge United at the Memorial Stadium. Fans are seen applauding on the left of the pictureBristol Rovers FC

Man of the moment: Promise Omochere, left, celebrates netting against Cambridge United at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old Bristol Rovers club record signing scored both goals in a 2-0 victory.

Billie Mallard King Street in central Bristol is visible in a photograph taken from a balcony overhead. Dozens of people are sitting at wooden tables in the street and in the background the dark wood and white paint frontage of the Llandoger Trow pub is visible.Billie Mallard

Working week done: On sunny Friday nights hundreds of people head to King Street to have a drink and meet friends to celebrate the arrival of the weekend. In this photograph, the historic Llandoger Trow pub can be seen, its black and white frontage has been the backdrop of many a night out.

Steve Mellen/BBC Two men row across Bristol Harbour in a slender rowing boat. Behind them the cranes of the Mshed Museum are visible. The sun is largely blue, with patchy white cloudSteve Mellen/BBC

Row your boat: Bristol Harbour is often busy with rowers and paddleboarders negotiating their way alongside the larger craft. The dockside cranes, now part of the exhibits of the MShed Museum, have stood over the waters for many decades, back to the time when Bristol was a major port.

PA Media An aerial image of the SS Great Britain in its dry dock in Bristol. The ship is in the foreground and the city centre is visible in the background. The sun is shining on the ship's deck and the waters of the harbour are stillPA Media

Ship shape: Staff at Brunel's SS Great Britain have finished brushing the new weather deck on the famous ship. A specialist conservation project, lasting 39 weeks, has seen the worn decking replaced with more than 6,000m of new Accoya wood planks.

Doug Lodge A red panda looks out from behind a tree at the Bristol Zoo Project. The panda has its mouth open and behind it the sun is shining through the foliageDoug Lodge

Treemendous: Volunteer Doug Lodge took this photo of Neora the male red panda at Bristol Zoo Project. Neora is on the smaller side when it comes to the zoo's inhabitants, where visitors can see giraffes, wolves, bears and ostrich.

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