Last weekend we visited the local Heath Kite Festival in the village of mansions.
Its a beautiful event towards the end of September and the early autumn breeze seems perfect for lifting the kites.
Me and Missus Moonbase, although not flying, strolled lazily through the spectacle like a couple of wide-eyed schoolkids!
There is something special about soft shapes eeling high in the air especially when they include a twenty foot long octopus, which was really magical to see wafting over the heath.
Do you have a kite festival readers?
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Oddly enough seeing lots of kites over parkland like this always reminds me of David Bowie's early song Memory of a Free Festival, which I loved as a young teenager and still do. I adore the final lines about the sun machine coming down. The song's of interest to vintage toy fans too because Bowie uses an old plastic Rosedale organ to create the childlike notes, just like the one I had and no doubt many of you! You'll recognise the sound!
I don't know of a festival around here,but now is a good time to fly kites here because the beaches are no longer crowded.Late February used to be a favorite kite flying time of mine.Windy weekends on school sport fields or nearby meadows were ideal.I would love to see a sky full of them.It sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteYoure one of several readers who live near or on the coast Brian. I am very jealous!
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