Balloon race winner to spend money on ice cream
Date published: 02 September 2013

Rotary Club of Middleton President Stuart Sawle with Abbie Kenyon
Abbie Kenyon, 5, from Middleton, said she plans to spend her winnings on ice cream after finding out she had won a balloon race organised by Rotary Club of Middleton.
Abbie won after her balloon was found the furthest away in Farnley, Leeds by Mr D Horner. The balloon travelled a total of 30.5 miles after being set of at this year's Midfest.
Abbie was presented with her £50 prize winnings by Rotary Club President Stuart Sawle.
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