The South West Ballooniversity are having a 10th anniversary balloon workshop with Mr Bob Wooding running the day.
It will be in Newport on the 6th September. I have known Bob for many a year and he had a beautiful balloon act back
in the late 80's and 90's touring around the Butlins circuit. Then with his balloon game show, First to Burst.
Details can be found on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/168749516647323

Off down to Chepstow today for the Bob Wooding workshop tomorrow....
and yes I will be taking a few pictures and posting them when I get back 

Some pictures from the day last week, I had a lovely time catching up with Amanda and Olivia and then having
a good natter with Bob on the day. As it's been a while since we have all been able to meet up.

Bob explaining the workings for when he is selling balloons in various locations.
The plastic sticks he uses will soon be available in paper style.

Bob did have some great stories from his years in the business that he shared.

He did do a little upscaling as well with the Monkey design.

Everyone made a variation on the Monkey design.

Plus the odd Koala.

Loads made a variation on the Monkey design Bob showed.

Some of Bob's early publicity, then Bob went onto talking about how he does his pregnant Dog and the way
he gets his bubble inside the balloon. This was a little different to how others have done.

Bob also had a different technique for shaping the balloon as he showed on the Saxophone and Violin.

Not sure I got a picture of the finished Violin, plus getting ready for the balloon game show

Getting ready for the game show, "First To Burst.

It took a good 45/60 mins to get all the balloons inflated and ready for the game show section of the day.

Andrew looking very pleased with himself, he he. Simon made the ladybird for a party he had coming up.
Dave introduced the game show and off we went with a fun 45 minutes with Bob and his "First To Burst" Show.