Bristol in Pictures: Easy like Sunday morning

It was not to be for Bristol Bears at Bath on Friday night, but the many supporters who made the short journey to the Rec could look back on some incredible matches this season.

World-famous show War Horse has cantered into the Hippodrome just as another big production finishes at Bristol Old Vic.

Cricket legends from years gone by gathered at Downend on Friday for a special match to raise funds for a Gloucestershire legend, and some enterprising lads from Keynsham have been preparing for a motorsport challenge.

Here is our snapshot of life in Bristol over the past few days.

Pride in defeat: After their defeat to Bath on Friday, there was a moment for the Bristol Bears players to pause and reflect on a great season, with Knowle West boy Ellis Genge giving the speech.

Cooling off: With hibernation a distant memory, the European brown bears at Bristol Zoo Project can often be found taking a dip as the summer warms up.

Mount Up: Highly-acclaimed play War Horse has arrived at the Hippodrome, and will be galloping across the stage until 21 June.

Local legend: A celebrity match took place at Downend CC on Friday in aid of the MND Association and former Gloucestershire cricketer David "Syd" Lawrence. The game, which attracted names such as West Indies legend Courtney Walsh and England fast bowler Devon Malcolm and was watched by an audience of hundreds, also hosted the launch for Syd's new book.

Thought provoking: Described by one critic as a "masterpiece", The Beautiful Future is Coming has been enthralling Bristol Old Vic audiences over the past three weeks.

African rhythms: Project Zulu Choir's tour of Bristol and Bath came to an end with a concert at Bristol Beacon on Thursday. The tour, in association with UWE, raises funds for school projects back in South Africa.

Covering the miles: Volunteers raised money for charities Hope Against Suicide and 1625 Independent People by taking on the challenge of using gym equipment to cover the distance from Bristol to Land's End on Friday.

On the up: From struggling to put out a team before the Covid-19 pandemic, hard work by club members and volunteers has led to Kingswood RFC fielding multiple sides and holding events such as walking rugby (above).

Plugged in: Lord Lieutenant of Bristol Peaches Golding was one of the first people to get a close look at a new fleet of electric buses that will be serving the city and also Weston-super-Mare.

Rosy future: A florist who fled war-torn Ukraine has held her first workshop in her new business. Flowers by Alla, on the Wells Road in Totterdown, is run by Alla Orekhovska, who had to leave her home three years ago after Russian forces invaded.

Get your motors running: A group of 10 teenage boys from Keynsham are revving up for a national karting final this month. The group, from Wellsway, Broadlands and Sir Bernard Lovell Schools, built the kart themselves and will be going up against other schools from across the country on Saturday.