Bristol in pictures: Cocktails and circus skills

There have been some dramatic scenes in the Bristol area this week, from stunning sunsets to the thousands of people packed into new venue Prospect, and something spooky brewing down in the Mendips.

It's also circus time on the Downs, and there was a funeral with a difference to remember a much-loved Bristol jazz musician.

Daredevils: Three motorcyclists rehearse their stunts ahead of a Circus Vegas performance. The show is taking place under the big top on the Downs until 20 October.

City scene: BBC cameraman Anthony Ward took this lovely shot of the sunset turning the sky orange over Old Market.

For one night only: They've been rehearsing the Magic of Motown, which comes to the Bristol Hippodrome for a performance on Sunday night. The show is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Captain Fantastic: Scott Sinclair celebrates scoring the opener for Bristol Rovers against Charlton Athletic at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Two late goals for the visitors made it a nervy finish but Rovers held on to win 3-2.

New venue, new music: Prospect, Bristol's latest venue to open, welcomed artists such as Bonobo, Andy C, Joy Orbison, HAAI and Dax J to its opening night. The promoters of the new venue, on Feeder Road, say they have big plans for the huge space.

Who wants it? Scott Twine sends in a corner as Bristol City hosted Sheffield Wednesday at Ashton Gate. The 0-0 draw extended the club's unbeaten home record but left the players "frustrated" said manager Liam Manning.

Mixing it up: Bristol Cocktail Weekend closed with a stylish event at Death Disco in the city centre. The event brought to a close five days of functions at venues across Bristol.

Lifesaver: Sgt Luke O'Connell has been honoured for his efforts in helping a man in distress. Sgt O'Connell was off-duty when he pulled the man back from a bridge over a dual carriageway and held him until more help arrived. The Avon and Somerset Police officer was named a winner in the Bravery category of the force's federation recognition awards.

A fitting goodbye: Mourners recreated a New Orleans-style funeral for well-known jazz musician Jeremy Huggett. Hundreds of people joined a marching band and a colourful umbrella parade to remember the 57-year-old, who enjoyed a long association with famous Bristol jazz pub The Old Duke.

If you go down to the caves today: Wookey Hole, to the south of Bristol, is showing off its spooky side this month, with this "blood moon" illuminated artwork adding a certain glow to the attraction ahead of Halloween.