Summary

  • Early morning ascent took place with pilots reporting difficult conditions

  • Planned ascent at 6pm is called off because the winds are too strong

  • But night glow goes ahead in front of bumper Ashton Court crowd

  • Live video, photos and reaction from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta on Saturday, 12 August 2017

Live Reporting

  1. Story of Saturday: Balloon launch for 'brave' pilots this morning

    Some balloons did get up early doors but organisers said "those in the air [were] reporting very tricky conditions".

    A nice, healthy early crowd too.

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  2. Good afternoon and welcome to Saturday at the Balloon Fiesta

    It's warm - but it's a bit windy. Will we see a mass ascent later this afternoon? Stick with us: our reporter Ian Parker is live at Ashton Court.

    We'll have news, pictures and video through the evening.

    Happy Saturday everybody!

    Balloon flies over BristolReuters