In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding (opens original article in a new tab)

Bristol and surrounding areas featured events including the Action Man balloon, a cheese rolling race, and a commemorative coin launch for Aardman's 50th anniversary.

• The Action Man balloon was inflated in Ashton Court, Bristol, with a possible final appearance due to aging fabric.
• A new cheese rolling event in Clifton Wood featured contestants rolling Babybel cheeses down a steep road.
• Aardman animation studio's 50th anniversary coins were launched by The Royal Mint, featuring characters like Shaun the Sheep.