Flying Man
Its 2010 and the Flying Man planning committee are hard at work organising this year's events.
A hint of all the exciting things to happen this year is found in this Press Release.
..If you want to see some photos of last year's activities then just click here.
This is an annual festival held in Pocklington.
The name comes from Thomas Pelling who was a travelling entertainer and whose act was to 'fly' down a rope
from a great height, dressed with wings. He came to an untimely end when performing his act in Pocklington
and a plaque on the east end of the outside of the church commemorates the sad event.
The festival comprises a long weekend during which a variety of fund-raising activities take place. These include
abseiling from the top of the tower, flying teddy bears, and other air-related
events like hot air balloons and model aircraft.
A model of Pocklington airfield is often on display as well as an art
exhibition with a flying theme.
Annual festival to be a flyer!
Pocklington’s Flying Man Festival takes to the skies again this May. The fifth annual festival takes place on the 7, 8 and 9 May. Organisers are already recruiting people to take part in the Sponsored Abseil down All Saints’ Church Tower. The abseil takes place on Saturday 9th May between 10am and 4pm. A festival spokesperson said: “There are four ways you can join in; sponsor one of the local daredevils and raise funds for charity, take part – abseil yourself and experience the buzz, be one of those who take a prize for the most sponsored abseil or simply watch the action. “This promises to be a thrilling event for all adventurous and developing athletes”
For more information, or an abseil entry form, ring (01759) 303418 or email office@allsaintspock.plus.com
A WEEKEND of aerial antics and other flying-related activities.
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| Mk356 side view taken by Bing Crosby | P7 with OCBBMF |
Saturday from 6.00 am to 8.00 am
Hot air balloons taking off from the Woldgate School
Saturday from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm
Abseiling down the church tower
As in previous years, a team of local daredevils will be abseiling down the church tower on the Saturday.
Saturday 11.30 am
Pitts Special flypast and Stunt Pilot display. An action packed daredevil Stunt Pilot in his Pitts Special aeroplane
Sunday 11.30 am
Pitts Special flypast and Stunt Pilot display. An action packed daredevil Stunt Pilot in his Pitts Special aeroplane.
Sunday 1.30 pm
Spectacular Battle of Britain - Spitfire Display
Come and watch the allure and beauty of the Spitfire which has created a reputation in the many people's eyes as the sole reason for British victory in the Battle of Britain. A fantastic range of activities have been put together.
We are very excited about the bumper day we have organised for Sunday when the All Saints’ Church and the Pavement will be the centre for a range of great attractions including
a bouncy galleon,
bouncy trampolining and flyers,
a cadets climbing wall,
the Tamla Gray Dancers
the Green Ginger Garland Dancers
The church itself will host more activities including the hugely popular teddy bear slide and our very own festival cafe. Everyone is most welcome to come along and join in the fun. Other activities include
