Bristol in pictures: Balloons, rallies and sunsets

Despite the weather affecting the mass ascents, Friday's night glow went ahead at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

All roads led to Ashton Court this week as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta returned for its annual weekend celebration of all things aerial.

Elsewhere, the city was the scene of a mass rally to counter recent disorder, and at the same time was named the kindest in the UK.

In sad news, a charity which looks after horses said it had run out of money.

Not just balloons. Friday's planned mass ascent at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta was scuppered by the weather, but there was still entertainment for the crowds, including daredevil motorcyclists taking on these fiery hoops.

Thank you kindly: Bristol was given a special accolade this week, named the kindest city in the UK by the Benefact Group after 40,000 nominations from city residents. The honour was celebrated with this spectacular floral heart at the top of the famous Christmas Steps.

Show of strength: Thousands of people went to Old Market on Wednesday evening as part of an anti-racism rally following scenes of disorder across the country. This followed rumours that an anti-immigration protest would take place in the area.

Home sweet home: Ahead of Bristol Rovers' first game of the season, this shot of the Memorial Stadium was taken from a hot air balloon on Saturday morning.

The winning moment: And it was opening day joy for Rovers as Bryant Bilongo scored a dramatic late winner (above) to earn them a 1-0 victory over Northampton.

A plea for help: Horseworld, the Whitchurch-based charity which looks after some 100 animals, says it desperately needs more funds. "The money has run out," said head of equine welfare Sarah Hollister.

Sundowner: One of the most popular spots in the city for a sunset drink is the terrace at the White Lion Hotel in Clifton, with its view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. On Friday night, with the sun out and the Balloon Fiesta running in nearby Ashton Court, it was particularly popular.

The art of the city: A group of Bristol-based artists - Fozia Ismail and Ayan Cilmi (Dhaqan Collective), Ellie Shipman and Jack Stiling - have been chosen to lead a new public art project for the University of Bristol's new Temple Quarter Campus site near Temple Meads.

Harvest time: Bristol is ringed by agricultural land, and farmers will soon be harvesting crops, such as this field near Timsbury to the south of the city.