Bristol in pictures: Fireworks and chilly swimmers

Some 10,000 people watched Downend Round Table's fireworks display on Friday night

Fireworks lit up the skies over the city this week, but while many were warmed by 5 November bonfires, some opted for conversations over chilly river dips.

Bristol City fans were also treated to some pyrotechnics, and Rovers fans took a stand against racism.

Hundreds of people gathered in Bristol Cathedral for a unique concert, while a certain Olympic gold medallist was also in town.

All this and more is included in our weekly image round-up.

Chill out: Cold water swimming has many devotees in Bristol, with people swimming in places like Henleaze Lake or the River Avon itself. This all-male group took a dip at Conham on Sunday. They are part of a growing community of men embracing cold water therapy and new conversation.

International visitors: Australia sent a side to take on Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night. An even contest finished 10-10 after a late try for the Aussies. The match took place 115 years after the first touring Australian team played a combined Bristol and Clifton team

Honoured guest: Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah was in Bristol on Thursday night, a guest of refugee and migrant integration charity ACH. The organisation hosted its welcome party at The Mount Without, where Sir Mo was interviewed by host MoYah.

Eyes to the skies: "A real community event" is how organisers describe Friday night's fireworks in Downend. More than 100 volunteers from the local Round Table pitched in to make it happen, along with support from the Scots, Guides, Cadets and local dance groups. Skyburst and Party Peeps put together two main shows on the night at an event sponsored by local estate agent CJ Hole.

Taking a stand: Bristol Rovers fans made their feelings clear during the match with Lincoln City on Saturday. The messages were displayed as part of a united club response to recent incidents where Rovers players suffered racist abuse.

Fired up: Fans were treated to some pyrotechnics before Bristol City played Sheffield United at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night. Sadly for the home fans, the visitors took all three points thanks to two late goals.

Light show: Hundreds of people gathered for a special concert involving local musicians at Bristol Cathedral on Friday night. It was part of the 'Up Late' events, held in conjunction with the display of Luke Jerram artwork Gaia.

Thursday was the culmination of BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio Somerset's Thousand Mile challenge swim for BBC Children In Need.

Pudsey was also on hand to cheer on the fundraising swimmers.

Fire it up: Many bonfires were lit across the city on Tuesday, including this one in Victoria Park. The annual event happens thanks to willing volunteers from the Victoria Park Action Group, who spent the afternoon constructing the fire before it went up in smoke.

Ambitious plans: Directors of the city's business improvement districts (BIDs) gathered this week to discuss proposals to spend £17m over five years to drive growth in the city centre. A new 'Bristol BID' would combine the current city centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead business improvement districts.

Dings Crusaders RFC, in Lockleaze, have become the first in England to take on a neurodiversity coach to improve players' wellbeing. Research carried out by the club found that 35% of its players identify as or are diagnosed as being neurodivergent.