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Balloon Races
What is a balloon race?

You sell 2 part race labels which both have serial numbers on. You sell the balloon to the purchaser, they fill in their name and address on 1 part which you keep. The other part of the race card is attached to the balloon. On this part of the card is the serial number, the closing date of the race and a place for the finder of the balloon to insert his name and address. The finder then returns it to the address stamped on the back. When the closing date arrives a prize is awarded to the owner of the balloon that has travelled the farthest and a smaller prize to the person who finds the balloon and returns the label.
If you would like pictures of the event put up on our web site in the Fund Raising Gallery, please contact Debbie on 01304 812 228.

Will I need permission to run a Balloon Race ?

Yes you will. You must obtain the relevant permission from your local authority as Balloon Races are considered to be lotteries. In addition to this you must also inform any military authorities and civic air traffic controls of the date and time of the intended release.

Does the release of the balloons harm the environment?

There is very little effect on the environment as both the latex balloon and the race card are biodegradable. You should never however release a foil balloon!

What do I need then for a Balloon Race?
Helium Tank and valve
Race Cards
Latex Balloons
Balloon Race Net

100 Balloon Race Cards
2 part balloon race labels which both have serial numbers on.
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Price: £7.99

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200 Balloon Release Net
A balloon release net that will hold approx 200 latex balloons
Price: £34.95

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100 Latex Balloons for Balloon Races 10"
10" latex balloons in assorted colours.
Price: £5.99

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Rental Helium Canister N10
We require 2 days notice and are unable to deliver at weekends.
N10 will inflate 290 x 10" balloons, 200 x 11" balloons, 165 x 12" balloons.
Non return of the helium canister after use will result in penalty charge of £150.00
After you order online we will contact you to ask for your credit card details (as we have no access to these) as a security measure, no additional money will be taken provided the canister is returned safely.

Price: £95.76

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When would you like us to collect the helium?

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Rental Helium Canister N20
We require 2 days notice and are unable to deliver at weekends.
N20 will inflate 575 x 10" balloons, 400 x 11" balloons or 330 x 12" balloons.
Please ensure there is someone in when the helium is delivered and collected, otherwse you may incur another delivery charge.
Non return of the helium canister after use will result in penalty charge of £150.00
After you order online we will contact you to ask for your credit card details (as we have no access to these) as a security measure, no additional money will be taken provided the canister is returned safely.
You may hire the tank for two weeks at a time.
Price: £135.76

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Rental Helium Canister N30
We require 2 days notice and are unable to deliver at weekends.
Please ensure there is someone in when the helium is delivered and collected, otherwse you may incur another delivery charge.
N30 will inflate 860 x 10" balloons, 605x 11" balloons, 495 x 12" balloons.
Non return of the helium canister after use will result in penalty charge of £150.00
After you order online we will contact you to ask for your credit card details (as we have no access to these) as a security measure, no additional money will be taken provided the canister is returned safely.
You may keep the tank for two weeks at a time.
Price: £159.20

When would you like us to deliver the helium?

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