Thrillseekers hit highs and lows at Birdman contest (opens original article in a new tab)

Thousands gathered in Bristol for a Birdman contest where participants used homemade flying devices to jump from a 4.5m platform, with fundraising for local charities.

• Thousands attended Bristol's second Birdman contest with competitors using homemade contraptions to jump from a 4.5m platform
• Bakehouse Factory team won highest fundraisers and The Young Person's Panel's favorite flight award
• Grassroots Communities team won overall with their gliding contraption
• Event rules required flying contraptions to be made from recycled materials