Big Birthday Balloon

At the beginning of the year as part of the 60th birthday celebrations, Blue Peter launched a competition for its viewers to create a design that would be featured on a balloon. The design needed to fit into the existing galleon logo, and should be original, striking and celebrate Blue Peter.

Over 8,000 children entered the competition and on 12th April The Balloon was revealed live on the programme from the Piazza at Media City UK, featuring the winning design by Chloe from the 6 - 8 age group. Her design includes Blue Peter badges, Shelley the tortoise, Blue Peter makes and Lindsey and Radzi on Blue Peter challenges.

Prior to the official unveiling presenter Lindsey Russell had taken the balloon to Noway to take part in a a special  Birthday balloon challenge that will be shown on Blue Peter later in the year.