As the region prepares for the Northam National Ballooning Championships in less than two weeks, a group of volunteers have been putting in motion a competition that will coincide with the event.
Earth Solutions – Avon Valley have transformed old politician signs into colourful balloons, to use in a treasure hunt competition that started in July and will finish on September 2, 2017.
The signs have been handed out to hang in local stores that have sponsored the project and throughout the Avon Valley.
Earth Solutions – Avon Valley president Karen Ducat said the competition will encourage visitors and locals to enter businesses while participating in the competition.
Karen said they have put out 130 balloons all together.
On Saturday night, 43 balloons were painted by Northam youth at Night Hoops.
“Some of the artwork was fantastic,” said Karen.
Competition winners will be given their prizes at the Northam Show.