Wind Speed experience by lead Balloon
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About this race:
Shine’s Little Stars programme supports children aged 0-12 years old with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as their parents and carers.
Using the knowledge and expertise of our specialist health, education, and welfare teams, we offer proactive support throughout children's lives helping them to Improve knowledge and management of their conditions.
The balloon race will be launching on 6th January from the Kielder Observatory in Northumberland. The observatory is in one of the locations in the UK which has the least amount of intrusive light pollution. Allowing little stars to be seen all year.
Thank you to Kielder Observatory for allowing us to launch this very special race from their location and for the beautiful picture of more not so "Little stars" visit https://kielderobservatory.org to find out more about them.
Thank you for your support and goodluck with the race.
Gayle, Julie, Brigitte and Shaun.
Winner
3rd
P H Magovern
straitisthegate.net
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| # | Balloon Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas & Son (Seaton) Ltd | 1,357.10 km |
| 2 | Nairson Insulation Services | 1,356.94 km |
| 3 | P H Magovern | 1,352.07 km |
| 4 | Ferriday & Alder Ltd | 1,351.44 km |
| 5 | K - Ten Consulting | 1,350.59 km |
| 6 | E F S Manufacturing | 1,349.83 km |
| 7 | W Godfrey and Sons Ltd | 1,349.49 km |
| 8 | Norton Plastics Ltd | 1,347.07 km |
| 9 | Stanley Engineers | 1,346.99 km |
| 10 | Mid Ulster Diesel Services | 1,346.76 km |
Finished Race Conditions Read more
Race Conditions
11.2 m/s
North-West
Wind direction experienced by lead Balloon
Race Records
50000 m
Highest altitude reached
By The Bradley Partnership Limited
1 votes
Most support pledges received
By Time Logistics
Sponsored by:
Your Company Name Here!
About this race:
Shine’s Little Stars programme supports children aged 0-12 years old with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as their parents and carers.
Using the knowledge and expertise of our specialist health, education, and welfare teams, we offer proactive support throughout children's lives helping them to Improve knowledge and management of their conditions.
The balloon race will be launching on 6th January from the Kielder Observatory in Northumberland. The observatory is in one of the locations in the UK which has the least amount of intrusive light pollution. Allowing little stars to be seen all year.
Thank you to Kielder Observatory for allowing us to launch this very special race from their location and for the beautiful picture of more not so "Little stars" visit https://kielderobservatory.org to find out more about them.
Thank you for your support and goodluck with the race.
Gayle, Julie, Brigitte and Shaun.
