Bristol in Pictures: The Manics rock the Beacon
Elsewhere in the city, the next generation of musicians have been showcasing their talent at the Bristol Beacon, while a popular bakery chain was effectively handed over to its staff to run.
Special masses were celebrated at Easter, and flags were flying proudly to celebrate St George's Day.
Packed out: The Bristol Beacon was jumping on Saturday night as Welsh indie rockers the Manic Street Preachers took to the stage.
Stepping forward: A new permanent audio trail is being launched to tell the stories of the Christmas Steps in the city centre. Performers from the Invisible Circus will be returning to bring the tales to life on 3 May from 19:30 BST.
Keep the brolly handy: Easter Monday didn't bring much in the way of sunshine to Bristol, whereas the forecast for this coming week is a bit more promising.
Ones to watch: The Bristol Beacon Next Level showcase saw multiple young artists performing at the end of a writing, production and rehearsal camp. The group will now be supported by Big Team & Bristol Beacon over the next 18 months to help them take the next steps in their musical careers.
Blessed: Clifton Cathedral was packed for the annual Chrism Mass, where the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens were blessed by Bishop Bosco ahead of being used throughout the diocese in the coming year.
Back at the Gate: Fans made their way to Ashton Gate on Sunday to watch Bristol City Women's FC take on Sunderland.
Locks of love: Pero's Bridge over the harbour is weighed down by many hundreds of padlocks, which often bear the initials of couples as a way of showing their affection for each other. The bridge is named after slave Pero Jones, who lived in the city.
Rising to the top: Parsons Bakery, which began in Clevedon in 1926, has moved to an employee ownership meaning the family business, which has branches all over the West, is now effectively owned by its 400 staff.
Flying the flag: In the week of St George's Day, you can rely on the Three Lions pub on West Street to show a bit of patriotism.
Play on: Cricket fans were back at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol to watch Gloucestershire take on Leicestershire this weekend.
Top deck: Sometimes the best way to see the murals of Stokes Croft is from the seats at the front of the 75 or 76 bus (other buses are available).
Never forget: An exhibition highlighting the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine is on in the city centre. Erased from the Face of the Earth can be seen at the M Shed until 20 July.
Taking over: Adam Flint has been named as the new chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association. Mr Flint, general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton in the city centre, has taken over from Raphael Herzog.
All in a good cause: Law firm Burges Salmon transformed its Bristol HQ into a fine dining venue to raise more than £10,000 for various charities, helped by celebrated chef Josh Eggleton MBE.
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And you get a keychain!! EVERYONE GETS A KEYCHAIN!!!" A beginner-friendly diamond painting coaster set to add a bit of ooh là là to your coffee table. You know what's better than colorful coasters? Sparkly colorful coasters! Time to order a pack (or two or three) ASAP. A beginner-friendly vintage-style tarot deck that's so much cooler than a regular old deck thanks to the sophisticated design, large size, and nice weight. You're gonna be reading the future for everyone — from your neighbor to your cat. The newest version of the (waterproof!) Kindle Paperwhite to carry an entire library's worth of books, so you're always entertained during that eight-hour flight, that poolside vacay, or just lounging around the couch as you wait for all your chronically late kids to finally get dressed to go out for the evening. You can even customize the covers and fonts so you can finally have the library of your dreams. 📖 PLUS a bright, oh-so-cheerful "Book Club" reading journal perfect for tracking all of your adventures and the characters you've met along the way. You can review up to 80 of your fave (or absolutely despised) books, load up on the details, and even complete reading challenges. The next time you're racking your brain tryna figure out the name of that one book you read with a dragon, all you need to do is thumb through this journal! And it even has bonus pages, like TBR lists and reading goals. A ridiculously fun Tiki Toss ring game so you can flaunt your athletic ability and completely school all your friends when you debut this game at your next house party. This game is super-duper easy to set up and learn, so you can quickly teach your buddies and have an even easier time turning it into a proper drinking game. A flower press kit to preserve a rose from the bouquet your special someone gave you. 🌹 Don't be surprised if you start saving any and every petal and leaf that catches your eye for scrapbooking, decorating, and gift wrapping. Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking — the beloved cookbook that has cemented itself in the Cookbooks Hall of Fame. This'll teach you how to whip up pure, Italian recipes so authentically delicious, the local Nonna's will give you their stamp of approval. Some people spend all day thinking about the Roman Empire, you'll spend all day thinking about Roman ricotta. Or Small Batch Bakes, a baking book with a bunch of delicious recipes that use a minimum amount of ingredients and equipment — perfect for those of you who wanna learn how to bake without dealing with the tons of extra dishes you definitely don't want to tackle on your night off. Plus, these tiny treats are great if you want a sweet snack, but don't want a bunch of leftovers taking up space in the fridge. A DIY hot sauce making kit to help you experiment with 🔥🌶️ spice levels 🌶️🔥 and create the perfect sauce tailored to your palette. This comes with guided instructions and ingredients so you can get started on making delicious sauces right from your kitchen. Wreck This Journal, a guided journal full of prompts such as "eat some candy and lick this page," and "poke holes in this page using a pencil." Write, shred, tear, and create by following the instructions, and allow it to guide you to throw caution to the wind and have fun wrecking everything. A Stealth core trainer to turn core training into a game, so you can focus on beating your high score on games like "Speed Gliding" and "Galaxy Adventure" — instead of the burning of your abdomen. A starter's weaving loom kit so you can create beautiful pastel tapestries, coasters, and bookmarks. Coziest. Hobby. Ever. A spin and paint art set techinicallyyyyy made for kids, but trust me, you'll end up having way more fun with it than you thought. Plus, when you display your genius neon splatters on your wall, your dinner guests are gonna think you managed to get your hands on a real Jackson Pollock. A unicorn slime-making kit so you and your kiddos can spend some quality time together crafting a big ol' glop of glittery slime. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay because you've always wanted to try pottery, but actually taking classes and cleaning up the mess is... a lot. Instead, can just pull out this clay, shape it, and let it air dry — no oven or heavy cleaning required! After it dries, you can even paint it to make a truly unique work of art. A string art kit so your hobby can generate some unique wall art that'll definitely impress your friends when they come over for dinner.
