JohnnyX
27-07-07, 08:26
Not in Rossendale, but close enough and definately worth a mention. ;)
Thanks to Shifty_13 for the reminder. :thumbs:
28th and 29th July 2007.
http://www.burnleytourism.co.uk/pics/balloon_images.jpg
A weekend of fun and excitement awaits when the fourth annual Balloon festival gets underway at Towneley Park. A real treat for all the family with huge hot air balloons floating in the sky above the town and over the surrounding hills.
You can see how the balloons are inflated and witness a mass launch as these silent giants take to the sky, there are all shapes and sizes from the traditional balloon to the more unusual and historical ones such as Bertie Bassett who rises from his sleep when called on by the crowds.
A spectacular fireworks display and ‘Nightglow’ where the balloons light up to music is undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend and elicits more oo’s and ahh’s than a near miss at Burnley Football Club. The wonderful choreography produces a rhythmic glow from the burners that light the balloons in time to the melodies of the great classics or the beat of rock and roll.
But that is not all, there is a whole weekend of entertainment, a funfair, crafts stalls, horticultural tent, and events in the arena will keep everyone on their toes.
http://www.burnleytourism.co.uk/balloon.html
Cheers.
Thanks to Shifty_13 for the reminder. :thumbs:
28th and 29th July 2007.
http://www.burnleytourism.co.uk/pics/balloon_images.jpg
A weekend of fun and excitement awaits when the fourth annual Balloon festival gets underway at Towneley Park. A real treat for all the family with huge hot air balloons floating in the sky above the town and over the surrounding hills.
You can see how the balloons are inflated and witness a mass launch as these silent giants take to the sky, there are all shapes and sizes from the traditional balloon to the more unusual and historical ones such as Bertie Bassett who rises from his sleep when called on by the crowds.
A spectacular fireworks display and ‘Nightglow’ where the balloons light up to music is undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend and elicits more oo’s and ahh’s than a near miss at Burnley Football Club. The wonderful choreography produces a rhythmic glow from the burners that light the balloons in time to the melodies of the great classics or the beat of rock and roll.
But that is not all, there is a whole weekend of entertainment, a funfair, crafts stalls, horticultural tent, and events in the arena will keep everyone on their toes.
http://www.burnleytourism.co.uk/balloon.html
Cheers.