Moston Day - up, up and away!

Plans for this year’s Moston Day are really taking off with confirmation that a hot air balloon will be taking to the sky as part of the celebrations.

People attending the event on Saturday 4 September will be able to enjoy a bird's eye view of North Manchester courtesy of a tethered balloon ride lifting them above Broadhurst Playing Fields.

The hot air balloon is being provided by Redrow Homes, whose new Hanson Gardens development in Moston is offering quality affordable housing as part of the wider regeneration of North Manchester.

More than 2,000 people attended last year's inaugural Moston Day celebration and organisers are confident this year's event will be even more soaring success.

Taking to the skies is sure to be a thrilling experience, befitting the theme of this year's Moston Day parade - magic.

The event, which runs from 1pm-5pm, bursts into life with a parade starting at Moston Lane Community Primary school and wending its way down Moston Lane before finishing at Broadhurst Playing Fields.

A packed programme of entertainment follows including dance, live music -  including a special Moston Day song - acrobatics and of course magic shows. Look out for more details in the coming weeks.

Councillor Pat Karney, chair of the Moston Day Parade, said: "The hot air balloon rides are sure to be an amazing experience, in keeping with the magical theme of this year's Moston Day event.

"They are just one of an array of things happening on what is sure to be a memorable community celebration and I'd encourage everyone to come along and share the fun."

The tethered balloon rides are free but passengers must be at least four feet six inches tall and children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. All rides are weather permitting.