FOLLOWING the great success of last year’s event, the Lions’ Club of Tavistock, in conjunction with Gloucestershire based Exclusive Ballooning, are staging another hot air balloon glow at Tavistock College on Saturday, September 19.

The glow at dusk, which will last around 25 minutes, will be set to music and will feature around seven tethered conventional shaped balloons with the pilots lighting up their burners giving the impression of huge light bulbs being switched on and off.

The glow was always a popular part of the Westcountry Balloon Fiesta organised by the Lions’ Club and Richard Jones, president of the club, said that the members were delighted that the balloonists and their crews had agreed to return to the town giving their time freely.

Exclusive’s Andrew Holly said ‘Tavistock has long held great memories for our pilots and clients and we are delighted to come down again and help raise money for local charities and good causes especially after the huge success of last year which we all thoroughly enjoyed.’

Around 1,500 people attended the spectacle last year and the club is hoping for the same if not a greater turn out this year.

The club will be running its barbecue and there will be bouncy castles for the children to enjoy whilst waiting for the glow to start.

Limited parking will be available at the college and primary school so local residents are advised to walk if possible so as to avoid any traffic congestion and full car parks.

The Lions would also like to advise that no dogs will be allowed at the event as it is taking place on the college playing fields. Like any hot air balloon event, it will be weather dependant and those intending to go are advised to check the club’s website at www.tavistocklions.org.uk

Full details regarding timings and entrance charges can be found on the club’s website and also in the advertisement in next week’s Times.