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Balloon Events

Worldwide listing of Balloon Events from club grass roots level to International fetivals
Web Site:  www.balloonevents.org

Travel-Quest Ballooning Holidays Directory

A comprehensive travel directory listing of ballooning and air sport holidays and vacations including overseas trips and ballooning weekends in the UK, Europe and world wide.
Tel:   01225 481 470
Web Site:  www.travel-quest.co.uk/tqactive.htm

BABO

The British Association of Balloon Operators. BABO is the trade organisation representing holders of UK hot air balloon Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) as granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. The organisation looks after the interests of passenger balloon ride operators both within the UK, and internationally.
Web Site:  www.babo.org.uk

The British Balloon and Airship club

The parent organisation of all ballooning in the U.K. The British Balloon and Airship Club exists to promote the discipline of lighter-than-air flight: Hot Air Ballooning, Gas Ballooning, and Airship flying. Founded in 1965, the club is active in looking after the interests of its members, and has representation on most of the General Aviation Committees. This is the first port of call for anyone interested in Hot Air Ballooning, whether as an existing pilot, an aspiring pilot, or someone with a general interest in ballooning as spectator or crew. The club also organises and promotes competitive and international ballooning.
Web Site:  www.bbac.org

Local Accommodation

Hellifield Peel Castle

The Peel, winner of the nation's favourite "Grand Designs" house 2007. Home to Francis and Karen Shaw and their family. Now this amazing castle is open to you for B&B. and other functions.
Tel:   01729 850248
Email:  info@peelcastle.co.uk    Web Site:  www.peelcastle.co.uk

Yorkshire Dales Accommodation guide

In our on-line guide you will find everything you need to know about the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounding Yorkshire region, including places to stay, where to eat and things to do. Find golf courses, riding stables, fishing lakes, tea rooms, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs & more.
Tel:   01609 882864
Email:  sam@uk-stay.com    Web Site:  www.yorkshiredales-stay.co.uk

The Rendezvous Hotel Skipton

This family run hotel on the outskirts of the delightful market town of Skipton - gateway to the Dales, offers the best in Yorkshire hospitality - with staff who really do care! Guests return time and again, whether it's for business or leisure, because we offer warmth and a genuine professional hospitality. With 80 fantastic bedrooms and 7 varied function and conference suits including the largest ballroom in the area, The Rendezvous Hotel is the ideal location for any event.
Tel:   01756 700100
Email:  reservations@rendezvous-skipton.com    Web Site:  www.rendezvous-skipton.co.uk

Grassington Lodge

AA***** Guesthouse. Wood lane Grassington, recently refurbished to a very high standard, providing seven en-suite double/twin rooms.
Tel:   01756 752518
Fax:   01756 752518
Email:  relax@grassingtonlodge.co.uk    Web Site:  www.grassingtonlodge.co.uk

Outstanding Food and Drink

The General Tarleton Inn, Ferensby, Knaresborough

The General Tarleton is a 250 year old coaching inn with fourteen bedrooms. It is owned and run by John & Claire Topham. John, as head chef for 18 years at The Angel Inn at Hetton, had a major part in their award winning national fame. Nowadays he and Claire concentrate their expertise on promoting the same high standards at The General Tarleton. Visitors will see much recent refurbishment and a programme of events and changing menus to encourage their return.
Tel:   01423 340284
Fax:   01423 340288
Email:  gti@generaltarleton.co.uk    Web Site:  www.generaltarleton.co.uk

The Angel Inn, Hetton

The award winning Restaurant and Bar Brasserie, The Angel Inn at Hetton is known throughout the world. Come sample the delights of Yorkshire Dales lamb and other locally grown food.
Email:  info@angelhetton.co.uk    Web Site:  www.angelhetton.co.uk

Useful Resources

Daelnet - The internet gateway to the Yorkshire Dales

For all news, views, events, business and more from the Yorkshire Dales, visit Daelnet.
Tel:   01756 730123
Fax:   01756 730107
Email:  info@daelnet.co.uk    Web Site:  www.daelnet.co.uk

jetnav.co.uk

jetnav.co.uk provides a quick and convenient flight listing service for the independent traveller. Ever wanted to book a flight but don't know which airlines fly where you want to go? Spent hours trawling the web looking for a flight that arrives or departs at a time to suit you? Wanted to compare the cost and convenience of a scheduled flight from a national airline against a no frills carrier? If the answer is yes then jetnav.co.uk is the service for you.
Email:  info@jetnav.co.uk    Web Site:  www.jetnav.co.uk

Weather forecasts

My Forecast

Another weather forecasting site - you can't have enough!
Web Site:  www.myforecast.com/bin/detailed_forecast.m?city=125773&metric=true

Metcheck

Another computer generated weather website. Detailed forecasts up to 7 days
Web Site:  www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=Skipton

XC weather

Live weather information from across the UK and forecasts
Web Site:  xcweather.co.uk/

The met office

Animated European surface weather charts
Web Site:  www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/surface_pressure.html

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