{"id":10132,"date":"2026-04-19T07:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/10132\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T07:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:35:10","slug":"in-pictures-giant-fish-and-jousting-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/10132\/","title":{"rendered":"In pictures: Giant fish and jousting engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the West this week, a Gloucestershire jouster was proposed to by her squire at a tournament and Chew Valley Lake celebrated 70 years.<\/p>\n

A man from Bristol took home a wheel of cheese after a charity race in Cheddar, and Stormzy’s stab-proof Glastonbury Festival vest, designed by Banksy, was unveiled at a museum.<\/p>\n

Here’s a round-up of pictures from across the region this week.<\/p>\n

Bristol\"A<\/p>\n

[BBC]<\/p>\n

Swanning around: This stunning picture was captured at Chew Valley Lake, which this week celebrated 70 years since it was opened by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[BBC]<\/p>\n

Say cheese: Hundreds of runners took part in The Big Cheese run in Cheddar Gorge to raise money for charity<\/a>. Sam Rodda from Bristol came first in the race and won a hamper of cheese.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Shelim Ali]<\/p>\n

Tackling crime: The Knives Down Guards Up project in Bristol is helping young people learn skills to keep them safe from knife crime in the city.<\/a> The classes offer self-defence, karate skills and mentoring.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Submitted]<\/p>\n

Catch of the day: Simon was not expecting to catch a 34lb pike when he went fishing with his friend in Chew Valley on Wednesday. Look at the size of that!<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

[BBC]<\/p>\n

Big Tidy: People in Hartcliffe were picking litter to win prizes on Saturday. Families who handed in rubbish would get a raffle ticket per bag – with prizes including Forwards festival tickets and food hampers.<\/p>\n

Gloucestershire\"A<\/p>\n

[Josh Heely, Royal Armouries]<\/p>\n

Til death do us joust: Jouster Emma Pearn, from Gloucestershire, was left stunned when her boyfriend Ciaran decided to pop the question moments after the Queen’s Jubilee Horn International Jousting Tournament this week.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Carmelo Garcia]<\/p>\n

All hands on deck: Crowds of people came out to the High Street in Stroud this week to raise awareness of the Save Stroud Lido campaign<\/a>. The lido could re-open this summer after the district council warned of its closure following issues with funding.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Cotswold Bob]<\/p>\n

Colourful: During this week’s wet and windy weather, this lovely double rainbow was spotted in Andoversford near Cheltenham.<\/p>\n

Somerset\"A<\/p>\n

[David Parry\/PA Media]<\/p>\n

Grand unveiling: The vest Stormzy wore for his 2019 Glastonbury headline set, designed by Banksy, has gone on show at V&A East Museum in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

[Chris Haig]<\/p>\n

Mixed reviews: The Firepool Boulevard in Taunton, which connects the railway station to the town centre, has been criticised for what it cost to build<\/a> – more than \u00a36m. Meanwhile other residents are pleased about having a more direct route to the town centre away from busy roads.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

[BBC]<\/p>\n

Charging ahead: Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle visited the Agratas electric car battery factory being built near Bridgwater this week.<\/p>\n

Wiltshire\"A<\/p>\n

[BNPS]<\/p>\n

Rare opportunity: A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor<\/a> has gone up for auction at Henry Aldridge and Son in Devizes. It is the only life jacket from one of the survivors ever to be put on sale and is expected to fetch between \u00a3250,000 and \u00a3350,000.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Gail Foster]<\/p>\n

Tip-top: A free exhibition at St Mary’s Church is underway in Devizes until 26 April. It covers eight areas of life in the town – from shopping to spirituality – and features original poems and photography by Gail Foster. A photo of Jan Holmes, well known for her work to crochet post box toppers in Devizes, is featured.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

[Andrew Matthews\/PA Wire]<\/p>\n

No crossing it off: Councillors decided a St George’s cross, painted on The Grade II listed Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey<\/a>, can remain after an investigation was launched following a complaint by a member of the public.<\/p>\n

Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol<\/a>, Gloucestershire<\/a>, Somerset<\/a> and Wiltshire<\/a>. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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