In Pictures: 'Lido's dog event' and 'world BBQ finalists'

Scores of dogs were treated to a rare swim alongside their owners this week thanks to a lido's annual event.

People have also been enjoying visits to pumpkin patches across the region, which are seeing a bumper crop this year.

Elsewhere, a team of cooks have become the first UK group to reach the Barbecue World Cup, national treasure Jennifer Saunders is in rehearsals for her latest performance and councils have begun stockpiling salt for the colder nights ahead.

Here is our weekly round-up of photographs from across the region.

Deeply healing: A group of cancer survivors took part in a three-day camp at The Wave to learn how to surf. The eight sarcoma survivors enjoyed the new pilot programme alongside wellbeing activities including meditation and sound baths.

Pioneering talent: Bristol Beacon has announced four new resident artists to join the team as it embarks on a third year of supporting the local independent music scene.

Fire it up: The Crossed Bones Barbecue team, which has members from Weston-super-Mare and Wiltshire, have become the first British team to ever reach the Barbecue World Cup, which is being held in Las Vegas next year.

Golden evenings: Photographer Anton Petrus caught this stunning sunset at Stonehenge this week.

Teamwork: Urathon, which makes specialist medical equipment and mobility devices, has teamed up with Swindon Town FC Community Foundation to be the lead sponsor on the club's Disability Programme.

In flight: A group of Great Bustards in Wiltshire photographed by Mark Chivers this week. Once hunted to extinction back in the 19th Century, the species was reintroduced to Wiltshire in 2004 and has since thrived.

Yarn creation: Thank you to BBC Weather Watcher TAG for this photo of a magnificent postbox topper spotted in Avebury village.

Salt season: The evenings have grown darker, the temperature has dipped - and Swindon Borough Council has started to prepare for its gritting season. Thousands of tonnes of salt will be used to help keep the area's roads safe and moving during icy weather.

Creativity and culture: Bridgwater Arts Centre unveiled its new mural to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The artwork was designed and painted by Guilherme Luã Pereira, who said he drew inspiration from the town's distinctive architecture.

Making history: University of Bath-based Dimitri Coutya became the first British competitor to win individual gold in all three weapons at a Para Fencing European Championships.

National Treasure: Jennifer Saunders is in rehearsals for Edward Bond's comedy, The Sea, which runs at the Theatre Royal Bath from 22 October.

You matter: Staff, volunteers and teams from across the Royal United Hospital Bath Foundation Trust have been recognised for the "exceptional" care, compassion and innovation at a recent ceremony.

Halloween fun: Over Farm in Gloucester has had a bumper crop of 50,000 pumpkins which can be picked as part of the farm's Pumpkin Festival.

Growing membership: Young players celebrated news of planned improvements at Minchinhampton Rugby Football Club, which has been granted planning permission for an extension adding much-needed changing facilities.

Doggy paddle: Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham hosted its popular annual Dog Swim with owners taking a refreshing dip with their furry friends.

Second chance: More than 100 hens are looking for a new home as they retire from egg-laying duties. Anyone wanting to adopt one as a pet is invited to register with the British Hen Welfare Trust before 23 October.

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