Balloon Race
The latest balloon race held in June 2012 was won by Jacob from Eastleigh whose balloon travelled as far as Chichester. He received a family voucher for Gambado (Monkey Business).
Balloons were sold at the Eastleigh Mela. Well done Jacob.
HISTORY
The club held its first balloon race at the fete associated with Eastleigh Carnival in 2010. The weather was rather changeable, varying from strong sunshine to torrential rain so this kept down the number of visitors to the recreation ground.
Whilst not the most financially successful of events it did provide much excitement, and amusement, to those hardy people buying balloons.
We are awaiting telephone calls from areas to the east of our location, where the balloons will have landed, to see which had travelled furthest.
Eastleigh Carnival Queen, and court, releasing balloons.
By the closing date of 31 August three balloons had been found and reported.
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BISHOPSTOKE CARNIVAL
The winning balloons were
No 62 Canal Walk, Portsmouth
No 49 Ordance Row, Portsmouth
No 25 Elson Road, Gosport
No 54 Clive Grove, Portchester
No 46 Fareham
EASTLEIGH CARNIVAL 2011
The weather was fair but numbers were less than last year, but those they attend the fair seemed to enjoy themselves.
Details of landings are
Winner - Cambridge
Second - Aldershot
Third - Alresford
Bishopstoke Carnival 2011
Pictures taken during the day
MP Chris Huhne and Eastleigh Mayor, Wayne Irish, atttend the Lions balloon race stall.
