Lanarkshire balloon artist selected for second consecutive American 'Big Balloon Build' extravaganza

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A Lanarkshire balloon artist had to take a deep breath after she found out she has been selected for another American dream trip.

Jacqui Young, of Coatbridge, is "thrilled" to be part of a team of international balloon professionals tasked with creating a gigantic immersive Balloon World using more than 100,000 balloons in March - all in aid of charities Inspiration Ministries and Inspired Coffee.

As part of one of the most unique projects for the US state of Wisconsin and working as part of the Big Balloon Build team, Jacqui will be using the skills she has developed over the past 35 years to create larger-than-life animal characters in a gigantic Great Outdoors scene sized at more than 10,000 square-feet.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android This will be the second consecutive year Jaqcui, owner of Touch Balloons in Wishaw, has travelled to America for an imposing challenge after she became the only Scottish participant in her field to help create the very first Big Balloon Build in the States.