U.K. event updates

[wrightc41]

Hi all

A few updates for some up and coming events in the next few months

Cheltenham
This was planned for 25-26 June but due to the announcement yesterday of extended Covid restrictions the event has now been postponed and a new date is being sought.

Old Warden
This event was due to be the first of three Great Balloon races to be held 25-27 June. Due to increased Covid rates in Bedfordshire this event has also been rescheduled and will now be 10-12 September.

Bristol
The organisers announced today there will be no fiesta again this year and instead a fortnight of balloon events in August including flybys etc. 

So all in all not great but to be expected I suppose. The next planned major event is the Great Balloon race at Bowood House from 2-4 July. There are a few local meets in between so I guess it’s a case of watch this space and see what happens.

Colin

[graham]

Many thanks for the updates Colin, much appreciated

[chrisj]

Yes , Thank you for updates . Very disappointing news for followers of this pastime . Personally , I find the constant cancelling of aviation related events unjustified when sports ( football ) events can go ahead . At least aviation events have the public out in the open spaced apart unlike sitting in a terrace close to each other to watch some sport ! The recent G7 in Cornwall was not aviation enthusiast friendly with no access to view at Newquay unlike Cardiff a few years back where an enclosure was provided . Still , there may be next year Time to vote !! Chrisj

[rj]

Talking of balloon meets anybody know anything about the Exclusive cup (said to be in the west in june) and the Lord mayors battersea park meet (assume this didn't happen in June)?

[zz]

Lord Mayors Regatta- both June dates were stood down late on…..
From the website-


“12th June 2021

The Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta® has been officially stood down for 13th June 2021.

The forecasted conditions were acceptable at launch time, but as the morning goes on the wind speeds will slow down which will prevent us from clearing the city within two hours.

Next standby date is 18th July 2021, updates will be released at around 4pm on the 15th July 2021.”


Cheers
Phil

[zz]

And the Exclusive Cup…

“For 2021, The Exclusive Cup will temporarily move to a flying-only event in North Somerset taking place in July.”


But this was posted before the delay in restrictions, so who knows…?

[rj]

Thanks Phil, I have now found the page on the website, will keep my eyes open for updates.
Rob

[keithh]

Exclusive Cup as stated is non spectator with launch sites kept secret and two drive in glow events at Longleat. Cheltenham Fiesta is now 23rd - 25th July, Northampton, 6th - 8th August and Staffordshire is 18th 19th September

[Deleted]

Thanks for the updates Keith- was looking at Staffordshire (Uttoxeter Race Course) as a possible day out as it is the nearest to me. Still a possibility as my team are away that weekend- so may take it in.

Happy Days

Bob

[keithh]

If you just wish to see the morning launch, entry is free between 0600 and 0800

[Deleted]

Jun 25, 2021 16:11:56 GMT keithh said:

If you just wish to see the morning launch, entry is free between 0600 and 0800

Even better Keith- if the wife doesn't fancy an early start- will head out myself as it is just over an hour and a bit from our's traffic dependant of course.

Bob

[chalkyboy]

I have just booked a break on the Isle of Wight to coincide with the ROBIN HILL balloon inflation
'sky high night glow' on August 20th/21st/22nd August .. £23 PER TICKET..
Not sure what to expect ..As i cannot risk a foreign trip the isle of Wight is as good as it gets i suppose..