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Following our success in the recent Devon Tourism Awards, we are proud to announce that Aerosaurus Balloons has now been short-listed for the ‘Best Tourism Activity, Sport & Experience of the Year’ in the ‘South West Tourism Awards 20112012’. As with the recent Devon Tourism Awards we are expecting some tough competition, although at this stage we do not know the other finalists in our category. The South West has long been considered one of the UK’s leading tourist destinations due to its... Read Full Story
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A big congratulation goes out to Wincanton Town FC who recently held a Halloween fund-raiser in order to kick-start their floodlight appeal. Club Chairman Mathew Isaacs and his wife Sarah (pictured below) organised a Halloween Casino at Wincanton Sports Ground, where players and supporters of the club could compete in a variety of casino classics such as Blackjack and Roulette. The tables were kindly donated by ‘Funtasia Casino’ of Yeovil, Somerset and the players holding the most chips at... Read Full Story
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We are proud to announce that Aerosaurus Balloons has been shortlisted for ‘Best Tourism Activity, Sport & Experience of the Year’ in the ‘Devon Tourism Awards’ 2011. We are up against some tough competition this year, the other two nominations in our category being ‘The Arundell Arms Hotel & Restaurant’ which offers country sport holidays and Read Full Story
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When you think of wheelchair accessible activities, hot air ballooning may not be the first thing to spring to mind. However, this could all be set to change in the future thanks to the innovation of a foundation based in San Diego, California. Guided by their founder Mr Pat Murphy, the ‘Reach for the Stars Foundation’ developed a custom made, wheelchair-accessible basket which was designed, built and approved for flight under strict Federal Aviation A Read Full Story
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With its beautiful sandy beaches, quaint coastal villages and wild moorland, it is no surprise that Cornwall has been voted the UK’s ‘Favourite Holiday Region’ at the British Travel Awards for the last two years and is in the running for the 2011 Awards. There is no better way to experience this stunning scenery than by taking a hot air balloon flight with Aerosaurus Balloons . With over 20 years experience, we can offer you an unforgettable e Read Full Story
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Members of the Women’s Challenge Club, a Devon-based women’s activity club, recently enjoyed a balloon ride with Aerosaurus Balloons. Here’s one member’s account of the experience… On the evening of Sunday 21st August six members of the club took a balloon ride from Cornwood, near Plymouth , to a field somewhere in the South Hams (!). For everyone it was a first and, I must say, thoroughly enjoyable experience. I thought I’d be nervous but Arthur and his team were so relaxed and got us... Read Full Story
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Ever wondered what it is like to be part of a Hot Air Balloon flight crew? Having worked as part of the administration team in the central office for several months, I decided it was time to diversify and undertake the training necessary to become part of a hot air balloon crew. Following a rather damp June, I finally got the chance to begin training on Friday 1st July.
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The Devon town of Tiverton held its first ballooning event since 1988 over the weekend of 20th – 22nd May. Richard Cardy in his capacity also, of official event photographer sends this report.
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Lisburn will be hosting the first ever three-day international hot air balloon festival in Northern Ireland on August 27th – 29th. Just outside Belfast, the Northern Ireland Hot Air Balloon Festival will host up to 30 balloons, with lots going on over the weekend for all the family. Highlights include morning and evening mass balloon ascents, tethering, public interaction sessions and hot air balloon ‘Night Glows’. There will also be a fun fair, live music throughout Read Full Story
