Bristol in Pictures: The sweet taste of victory

UWE's American football players were among those celebrating this week

It's been all about the winning feeling in Bristol this week, with American footballers from UWE, choir members from Badminton School and hotel staff all taking home trophies and awards.

There was also a high-scoring victory for the Bears at Ashton Gate, and the end of a hit musical at the Hippodrome.

To round off the week, a Tour de France winner dropped in at the Redgrave Theatre.

Tryfest: Bristol Bears won an extraordinary match against Exeter at Ashton Gate on Saturday evening, coming out on top in a 14-try thriller that had drama and points galore.

Dare to care: Hundreds of people marched through the city centre on Saturday evening to highlight the essential work of mothers, parents and carers in an event called Shine a Light on Care.

A colourful show: Thousands of theatre fans have been heading to the Hippodrome to see Joe McElderry in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which finished its run on Saturday. Next up at the city centre theatre is West End Alive.

Sporting heroes: UWE's American football team the Bullets have continued their dominance in British university American football, claiming their fourth successive BUCS National Championship with a 42-12 win over the Nottingham Gold last weekend.

The winning team: Badminton School's chamber choir Schola Cantorum, has won the Girls' School Association's (GSA) Senior Choir of the Year 2025 Competition, taking the title after performing along with schools from across the country in the grand final in Warwick on Sunday.

Hotel heroes: More than 450 people attended the seventh 'Night of the Stars' at Ashton Gate, a gala evening organised by the Bristol Hoteliers Association to celebrate teams and individual staff working in the city's hospitality industry.

Practice makes perfect: Every week members of the Bristol Choral Society gather to rehearse in the council house. One of the largest choirs in the city, they are currently preparing to perform works by Handel at Scarlatti at Bristol Cathedral on 29 March.

Legend in town: The Redgrave Theatre was packed out on Friday night for an evening with Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Home comforts: Bristol Rovers enjoyed a win against a promotion-chasing side with a 3-2 victory against Bolton Wanderers at the Memorial Stadium.

A royal visit: HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the University of Bristol on Thursday to learn about a world-leading study aimed at achieving scar-free healing. The Duchess, who is Royal Patron of The Scar Free Foundation, met with the research team working on the project.

Community hub: Local businesses are able to get free support and advice at the Share Bristol Community Hub in the heart of Bedminster at 47 East Street. It is hosting 16 days of events and activities as part of this year's Bristol Community Festival which is running until 6 April.

Red letter day: Bristol City took on Charlton at Ashton Gate in a contest of two teams nicknamed The Robins. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The revving rev: They've welcomed a new vicar in Backwell, with a special service at St Andrew's Church to celebrate the arrival of the Reverend Sam Norton, a motorcycle-loving man of the cloth.