Northern lights and spooky sights

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

There was also a touching moment at Bristol Children’s Hospital and some weather chaos as storms hit the area.

Study has resumed: Great British Sewing Bee finalist Pasha Al-Qassab is back at the University of Bristol and says she is using her skills to help fellow students who need garments repaired, and is even making her own load -Minute dresses for the evening. She said: “I get a lot of repair requests from friends and I’ve had students come in and say, ‘I ripped my shorts at the gym, can you help me?'”

Red Alert: Artist Luke Jerram, known for installations around the world but particularly in his hometown of Bristol, has created Tipping Point to simulate the sights and sounds of a forest fire. The now completed exhibition took place in the Botanic Gardens of the University of Bristol.

If you go into the woods today, for some, October is all about tall tales about creatures that develop sharp teeth and fur during the full moon. For those a little more realistic, there is always a pack of wolves at the Bristol Zoo Project.

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

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

Horrible Night: Hundreds of horror film fans gathered 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. The megascreen once known as IMAX was taken over by the Forbidden Worlds Festival for the event.

Don’t look now: Spooky season seems to be in full swing, especially at Avon Valley Adventure Park, where FEAR Scream Park is opening its doors until November 2nd – to all who dare.

Country roads: In a satisfaction survey asking people to rate their favorite motorway, the M5 came fourth. And with this innovative split section being built in the Clevedon Hills near Bristol, who can blame those who voted for it? Least favorite? The M42.

Healing through song: A project that helps people recover from drug and alcohol addiction through the arts is soon to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Bristol Drugs Project uses initiatives such as the Bristol Recovery Orchestra and the Rising Voices Choir to help people enjoy the benefits of group singing lessons. Members of the choir and orchestra rehearsed in Stokes Croft this week ahead of the event.

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

Reunited: Nine-year-old Harry went back to Bristol Children’s Hospital on Friday to present a check for £8,000 to the Grand Appeal. Harry gave the money to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Carter, who saved his life when he was shot in the head as a toddler.

Have you been guarding? People strolling past College Green get their first glimpse of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition through a series of framed pictures. The exhibition is on view at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery from October 26th.

Food Great food: On Saturday, East Street was taken over by food stalls selling goods from around 80 producers from the town and surrounding areas as part of the Eat Bedminster Autumn Market.

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