Bristol in pictures: Images from across the city

3 March 2024

Steve Mellen

BBC News, Bristol

Russ Jenkins took this photograph of Saturday's snow in Mangotsfield before it was disturbed

Russ Jenkins A tree with its branches covered in show projects its shadow on the ground — Russ Jenkins took this photograph of Saturday's snow in Mangotsfield before it was disturbed

At any point over a weekend there are dozens of photographers out and about in Bristol capturing snapshots of life, from news to sport and live entertainment.

Here is a selection of images taken in the city this weekend.

Laz Irvine Ashton Gate Stadium with the stands full as Bristol City fans show their support against Cardiff

Derby day: Bristol City fans show their support ahead of the Saturday lunchtime game with Cardiff City

Getty Images Cardiff and Bristol City players challenge for the ball at Ashton Gate Stadium

The winning moment: Sadly for the Robins, the derby went the way of Cardiff who won 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from Perry Ng.

Here & Now Creative Music fans watch Fever Ray at Bristol Beacon, illuminated by blue lights

Lost in music: Fans take in the Fever Ray show at the Bristol Beacon. Major live events are now a regular feature once again at the city's biggest concert venue after it was closed for five years to undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment.

Anti Banquet Chef George Opondo looks at the camera as he applies garnishes to dinner plates in a large kitchen

Bon appetit: George Opondo, head chef at Ashton Gate, prepares dinner for the more than 700 people who attended the Anti-Banquet event at the stadium. The event is part of a drive to raise £100,000 to fight food poverty in Bristol.

Marc Brenner A group of actors on their knees around a table turn and smile at the camera

Practice makes perfect: Mel Giedroyc, former Great British Bake Off, Let it Shine and Eurovision Song Contest presenter, winks at the camera during rehearsals for the musical Starter for Ten, which started its run at Bristol Old Vic on Saturday.

Luke Joy-Smith A mountain bike parked next to a sign saying Warmley, with snow on the ground and hedgerow

Welcome to spring: Parts of Bristol woke up to a covering of snow early on Saturday. Luke Joy-Smith managed to get some bike time in (above) while snowmen popped up in parks all across the north of the city, including this one keeping watch over the running track in Elm Park, Filton (below).

A snowman surrounded by melting snow in Elm Park in Filton

Julian Trust Jane standing by trays of hot food in a kitchen. She is wearing a blue T-shirt and jeans and smiling

Friday's angel: Volunteer Jane gets ready to serve goat and chicken curry, and home-made naans, to the homeless at the Julian Trust Night Shelter in St Pauls. Evening Supervisor Dush said the food was "proper hospitality for the most marginalised". Being able to provide the meals - they serve about 60 to 80 a night, four times a week - and the overnight stays depend on having enough volunteers.

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