When it became apparent that Breakfast's McCafe Great Coffey Road Trip was going to be in Levin, it was a pretty safe bet that someone was going to turn up the burners to show off the town's flying abilities. I must admit to some dismay when watching the podcast unfold (didn't catch it live unfortunately), it appeared that would not be the case. Until the end - which is the section that I have included for you here. Of course it made sense to leave it to the end, as weatherman Tamati Coffey was actually taking a ride with local pilot Nathan Murray in ZK-FBQ. live to air. So, great promotion for the town, and ballooning, although more than a little disappointed that our upcoming event didn't actually get a mention. Ah well, here it is anyhow, sorry about the jitters at the start, but it settles down eventually.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Roll On 2010
The Horowhenua Balloon Society has held its AGM and the committee is already meeting monthly to organise next year's Lift Off Levin Balloon Fiesta. As well as tackling the logistics of organising the event, the committee is busy seeking the funding necessary to run a successful event, both through funding bodies and sponsorship. As the event has continued to raise its profile and generate media interest, it now offers companies a real opportunity for exposure in several areas. The images below are screengrabs from a One News story that ran on the Easter Sunday of the event - both balloon sponsors received valuable media exposure.
It is intended to build on this type of media exposure for next year, so if you are interested in offering sponsorship to a balloon or the event, please contact us through the Lift Off Levin website.
After the success of Balloons at the Basin in Wellington, the Basin Reserve has once again been made available to us over the Easter weekend and organisation of this event is once again planned in tandem with Lift Off Levin. Once again this event provides a real opportunity for a potential sponsor (and was the subject of the One News article). Also coming on board again next year for the event is the nominated charity Skylight, who worked with us this year running the gates and were also the recipient of 10% of the gate takings. Skylight works to help children and young people deal with change, loss and grief and is a good fit for Balloons at the Basin as an inexpensive family-fun event. Skylight is working on ideas to increase their participation in the event to raise the profile of this very worthy cause. An example of some of their work is included below - one of a series of videos accompanying The Journey Through resource, with ideas for getting through the tough times.
It is intended to build on this type of media exposure for next year, so if you are interested in offering sponsorship to a balloon or the event, please contact us through the Lift Off Levin website.
After the success of Balloons at the Basin in Wellington, the Basin Reserve has once again been made available to us over the Easter weekend and organisation of this event is once again planned in tandem with Lift Off Levin. Once again this event provides a real opportunity for a potential sponsor (and was the subject of the One News article). Also coming on board again next year for the event is the nominated charity Skylight, who worked with us this year running the gates and were also the recipient of 10% of the gate takings. Skylight works to help children and young people deal with change, loss and grief and is a good fit for Balloons at the Basin as an inexpensive family-fun event. Skylight is working on ideas to increase their participation in the event to raise the profile of this very worthy cause. An example of some of their work is included below - one of a series of videos accompanying The Journey Through resource, with ideas for getting through the tough times.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Final Day, all tired but keen
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Balloons at the Basin? It's just not Cricket!
Countdown to Balloons at the Basin
Sunday Morning Update
Just a few balloons flew in Levin this morning as conditions were too windy for most. We have just arrived in Wellington and have been greeted by a perfect day that looks entirely suited to an evening Nightglow at the Basin Reserve. We will not say for certain just yet, but conditions are looking very good at this stage. Here's hoping the Wellington weather stays good for us.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Nightglow Preparations
Update: Two more balloons took off tethered together while another two attempted to land on the site, coming close by landing in the next paddock.
Early Afternoon at the Showgrounds
Where are we off from today?
Friday, April 10, 2009
Waiting on the Weather
Getting Ready for the Mass Ascension
Thursday, April 9, 2009
A Nervous Wait
The weather forecast looks good for tomorrow morning and the mass liftoff from the centre of Levin from 7am looks a go. See ya there.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
You Can't Beat Wellington on a Good Day
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
We're Keeping an eye on the Weather
The excellent metvuw site is giving us a good look at the weather for the week ahead. At this stage it's not looking toooo bad.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Photo Opportunity!
The pilot and passengers of Puff the Asthma Foundation balloon pose for a photograph during a brief flight in Levin as part of an article for the Manawatu Standard.
The media is starting to take an interest in the event, and the Balloons at the Basin is starting to generate quite a bit of buzz on sites like Scoop and we are hoping through the mainstreammedia channels as well (we're made for television!)
The media is starting to take an interest in the event, and the Balloons at the Basin is starting to generate quite a bit of buzz on sites like Scoop and we are hoping through the mainstreammedia channels as well (we're made for television!)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Keeping You Updated
With mobile updates, this blog can get you this close to what's happening at the event...
Instead of here somewhere...
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See What You've Been Missing
Check out the Lift Off Levin Flickr Group, showing some of the highlights of the previous four events. Bring along the camera this year and add to our collection of stunning images with your own.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Latest Addition
The new event to take place in Wellington is now taking shape. Check it out here.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Eventfinder Activity Update
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