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Northampton Balloon Festival

A busy period came to an end for the BBM&L crews over the weekend of 17 August, with the most...

The wind is blowing a hoolie outside so to time to remember calmer winds and in particular the Old Buckenham...

Aerospace Bristol and Cameron Balloons present this exciting new exhibition, at Aerospace Bristol from 24 July until Sunday 1 September with...

On 9th July in 1967, the first UK modern hot air balloon, the Bristol Belle, took her maiden flight at...

THREE MEN IN A BALLOON are airborne and starting a most magnificent adventure – to drift silently across the Atlantic...

It is with particular sadness that I must report that Roger Quiller Barrett has gone to join the great croquet...

If you’re a Bridgerton watcher you have a treat in store. Series 3 has a balloon sequence. I haven’t seen...

The BBM&L had a successful weekend at The Midlands Air Festival, taking our stall to introduce ballooning to the wider...

A quote from our secretary ( and hard-working organiser) Tim Turner…. “…What a day – beyond all our beliefs with...

The picture shows a surprised and delighted Angela Lickorish being presented with a BBAC Diploma by President Don Cameron at...

On this International Women’s Day we wanted to highlight an extraordinary woman in the world of ballooning. Sophie Blanchard (1778...

Although it has not felt much like it recently, Spring is almost here, and lovely sunny daffodils are appearing up...