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Bristol in pics: Northern Lights and scary sights

Andrew Cleaver The Northern Lights are visible over the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is photographed from below at night. The sky is a light purple and greenAndrew Cleaver
The Northern Lights were visible over Bristol on Thursday night

Our weekly round-up of pictures taken in Bristol includes a new office opening, some scary scenes in Keynsham and elsewhere and a TV show contestant returning to the city to resume her studies.

There was also a moving moment at the Bristol Children's Hospital and some weather chaos when storms hit the area.

University of Bristol Former Great British Sewing Bee contestant Pascha Al-Qassab, wearing a green jumper, threads a sewing machine. She has long, light brown hair and is wearing a small watch.University of Bristol

Studies resumed: Great British Sewing Bee finalist Pascha Al-Qassab is back at the University of Bristol and says she uses her skills to help fellow students who need garments repaired, and even makes her own last-minute dresses for nights out. She said: "I get lots of requests for repairs from friends, and I’ve had students come and say ‘I’ve split my shorts in the gym, can you help?'."

Robert Browne A group of people are silhouetted against trees as part of an art installation by Luke Jerram called Tipping Point at Bristol University Botanical Gardens. Lights on the ground are illuminating the trees as part of an artwork meant to simulate a forest fireRobert Browne

Red alert: Artist Luke Jerram, well known for installations around the world but particularly his home city of Bristol, created 'Tipping Point' to simulate the sights and sounds of a forest fire. The display, now finished, was held in the University of Bristol Botanic Garden.

Jon Drew Three grey wolves are gathered at the foot of a large tree at Bristol Zoo Project. One of them is lying down and appears to be asleep. The ground is muddyJon Drew

If you go down to the woods today: October, for some, is all about tall tales of creatures developing sharp teeth and fur when a full moon comes. For those who are grounded a bit more in reality, there's always the wolf pack at Bristol Zoo Project.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise A large group of employees are grouped together facing the camera as a ribbon is cut to mark the opening of new Hewlett Packard offices in Bristol. Glimpses of the modern office are visible in the backgroundHewlett Packard Enterprise

A new home: Hewlett Packard Enterprise held a grand opening this week for its new Lake View site in Stoke Gifford. The futuristic office will be a base for more than 200 people who work in HPE's research and development and engineering teams.

Contributed A smiling woman in a bridal dress holds a bunch of colourful flowers as a friend in a green top helps adjust a pink head decoration. In the background other well wishers can be seenContributed

The big day: Friends gather round a bride before she ties the knot at the registry office on Corn Street. The sight of celebrating wedding parties mixing with shoppers and market traders is a feature of the city centre.

Forbidden Worlds People sit in their seats at the iMax cinema in Bristol to watch The Hitcher as part of a series of horror film screenings as part of the Forbidden Worlds festival. On the screen the opening credits for The Hitcher are visibleForbidden Worlds

Fright night: Hundreds of horror movie fans have been gathering at the Bristol Megascreen for The Big Scream 2024 to watch six cult and classic horror films including The Hitcher, Cure and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Once known as the IMAX, the Megascreen was taken over by Forbidden Worlds Festival for the event.

Soul Media A woman freezes as she is gripped from behind by a scary scarecrow creature during the FEAR Halloween exhibition at Avon Valley adventure parkSoul Media

Don't look now: Scare season is in full swing it seems, especially at Avon Valley adventure park where the FEAR scream park is opening its doors between now and 2 November - for those who dare.

Dan Ayers/BBC The split section of the M5 south of Bristol is seen from a drone. The image is taken in the daytime on a sunny day, and there are cars and lorries on all carriagewaysDan Ayers/BBC

Country roads: The M5 came fourth in a satisfaction survey that asked people to rate their favourite motorway. And with this innovative split section built into the Clevedon Hills near Bristol, who can blame those who voted for it. The least favourite? The M42.

Bristol Drugs Project Members of the Rising Voices choir in Bristol face their conductor as they sing. They are all wearing blue T-shirts with the name of the choir written on them in white lettering.Bristol Drugs Project
Andy Roberts/BBC Members of the Bristol Recovery Orchestra play a variety of instruments as they rehearse ahead of a Bristol Drugs Project anniversary gala eventAndy Roberts/BBC

Healing through song: A project which uses the arts to support people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Bristol Drugs Project uses initiatives like the Bristol Recovery Orchestra and Rising Voices Choir to help people enjoy the benefits of shared singing sessions. Members of both the choir and the orchestra were rehearsing in Stokes Croft this week ahead of the event.

Anthony Ward/BBC A white car drives through floodwater close to the M32 in Eastville, Bristol. A row of terraced houses is visible, as is the Lockleaze Tower in the backgroundAnthony Ward/BBC

Another week, another torrent: On Tuesday heavy rain caused transport chaos across the West, including in Bristol where the Eastville area and Whiteladies Road were particularly badly hit.

Cheryl Dennis/BBC Harry Studley stands next to his father and consultant paediatric neurosurgeon Michael Carter at the Bristol Children's Hospital as he presents him with a cheque for £8,000 for the Grand Appeal.Cheryl Dennis/BBC

Reunited: Harry, aged nine, went back to the Bristol Children's Hospital on Friday to present a cheque for £8,000 to the Grand Appeal. Harry presented the money to consultant paediatric neurosurgeon Michael Carter, who saved his life when he was shot in the head as a toddler.

A framed picture advertising the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is pictured on College Green in Bristol. The city's cathedral and city hall are visible in the background and the picture is of a herd of elephants walking together

Have you herd? People strolling past College Green at the moment are getting a sneak preview of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, through a series of framed pictures. The exhibition is coming to the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery from 26 October.

Crowds of people are seen walking down East Street in Bedminster looking at different food stalls as part of the eat Bedminster food fair

Food glorious food: On Saturday East Street was taken over by food stalls selling the goods made by some 80 producers from the city and surrounding area as part of the eat Bedminster autumn market.

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