A GIANT bulldog fired children’s enthusiasm for this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Bella is a 30ft tall special shape hot air balloon, and will be part of this year’s fiesta at Ashton Court from August 7-9.
Children at Blackhorse Primary School sat on the school field and watched the tethered balloon inflate.
Head of school Neil Fry said: “Our mission is to offer extensive opportunities, and this was a great opportunity to create special memories for the children, whilst teaching them about Bristol’s long ballooning history.”
Bella is part of the fiesta’s Schools Tether Roadshow, which launched last year.
One pupil said it was “amazing” to see a hot air balloon up close.
Afterwards, children in Key Stage 1 were treated to an assembly with visiting author Sian Hughes, who read pupils her book about the balloon fiesta, Betty & Toff vs the puppy snatcher.