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E: 25/11 Win a Balloon Flight

Shropshire Star

Posted on behalf of weeowens

A Virgin Balloon Flight is a unique way to admire the beautiful views that Britain has to offer and is the perfect Christmas gift for that special someone.

Included in your package will be a hot air balloon flight of around one hour, a traditional Champagne toast (or soft drink) after landing and a flight certificate endorsed by Sir Richard Branson.

How to enter: To be in with a chance of winning one of two pairs of vouchers, simply answer TRUE or FALSE to the statement below and email your entry to: competitions@expressandstar.co.uk Please remember to include your name, full address and a daytime telephone number and please write Virgin Balloon competition in the subject line of your email.

TRUE or FALSE: A glass of Champagne after a balloon flight was originally used to appease farmers when the balloon landed in their field. It has since become tradition.

Answer: TRUE

The first two correct entries selected at random after the closing date will receive a pair of Virgin Seven Day Anytime balloon flight vouchers.Flight terms: The vouchers are valid for 12 months and flying season is March to October with regional variations. Ballooning is weather dependant. Passengers must be aged seven or over and at least 4’ 6” in height. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers who are pregnant or have undergone major surgery are unable to fly.
2025 £913, 2024 £72, 2023 £2230, 2022 £300, 2021 £1800, 2015 £3790, 2014 £4460
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