Pete Egerton

10:00am - 1:00pm

Email the studio

Harry Styles

Aperture

Listen Live

Man proposes with drone display at Newby Hall fireworks event

Tuesday, 29 August 2023 09:00

A man from Bradford proposed to his girlfriend with a personalised drone display at Newby Hall’s Fireworks Championships on Saturday evening.

Man proposes with drone display at Newby Hall fireworks event A man from Bradford proposed to his girlfriend with a personalised drone display at Newby Hall’s Fireworks Championships on Saturday evening. 30-year-old Rhys Whelan popped the question to girlfriend Megan Greenwood, 27, with a personalised message in the sky, set to the couple’s favourite song - ‘6 Words’ by Wretch 32. The display saw drones form several love-themed images before the words ‘Marry me Megan’. Rhys then got down on one knee and popped the question. [caption id="attachment_77154" align="aligncenter" width="976"] Rhys Whelan got down on one knee following the unique drone display at Newby Hall. (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Media)[/caption] Describing her immediate reaction to the display, Ms Greenwood told the PA news agency:

“I don’t know what my face looked like, but I know I definitely started shaking.”

She said her husband-to-be “couldn’t have done anything more perfect”, and that the unorthodox proposal “definitely beat anything that I could imagine”. The couple have been together for 9 years. [caption id="attachment_77157" align="aligncenter" width="976"] Rhys Whelan and Megan Greenwood. (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Media)[/caption] Rhys said he “put two and two together” and found inspiration for the gesture after the pair previously attended the championships and he was impressed by their own drone show. He said:

“I was absolutely terrified. It had been six months in the making, so all the planning and preparation all of a sudden came down to five minutes worth of display. “I tried to time it the best I could but I think because of the nerves I was a bit premature going down on one knee, but it had the desired effect in the end.”

Newby Hall’s Fireworks Championship is an annual event in which three of the UK’s best fireworks companies compete, each putting on a 10-minute display. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

More from Local News

RHS Harlow Carr offers entry for just £1

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is offering cheaper entry to its five iconic Gardens thanks to this year's National Lottery Open Week.
Harrogate MP praises hospital's Active Against Cancer service

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon was full of praise following a visit to Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) Active Against Cancer Service (AAC).
Man jailed for attacking wife with boot jack in Knaresborough

A man has been jailed after a brutal attack on his wife left her fearing she was going to die.
Knaresborough vet practice launches new 24/7 triage service

An independent family-run veterinary practice based in Knaresborough has launched a new 24/7 triage service, giving pet owners access to professional advice 365 days a year.
U-turn over parking fee increase "a bit of a shambles"

North Yorkshire Council chiefs have been accused of overseeing "a bit of a shambles" after a U-turn over planned parking charges increases was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).
Ripon couple's 'terrifying' ordeal after being forced into New York snowstorm

A former Ripon mayor has told of the terrifying moment he and his wife were left stranded in New York during severe blizzards.
New Indian restaurant to open in Harrogate

A brand new Indian restaurant is heading to Harrogate.
Eden Camp Modern History Museum under new ownership

Popular Yorkshire attraction Eden Camp Modern History Museum is under new ownership.
Martin House hits £2million fundraising target

A public appeal to raise £2 million towards a major transformation of Martin House Children’s Hospice has hit its target.
Knaresborough choir celebrates double competition success

A popular Knaresborough choir is celebrating a double competition win at the Mrs Sunderland Music Festival.
Charity burlesque night to be held in Harrogate

A red-carpet evening of burlesque and cabaret is set to light up Harrogate next month.
Police renew appeal following criminal damage in Knaresborough

Police have renewed their appeal following a criminal damage incident in Knaresborough.
Leeds Bradford Airport opens new multi-faith room

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has opened a new multi-faith room.
Plans for 46 new homes in Masham to be debated

Councillors will be advised to give the go-ahead for 46 new homes in Masham next week despite concerns about the impact of the development on the town.
Senior North Yorkshire councillor admits errors in school transport policy

A senior North Yorkshire councillor has admitted that the authority's controversial home-to-school transport policy contains "errors".
Harrogate MP backs decision to release 'Andrew files'

Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a major Liberal Democrat victory as the Government commits to releasing 'Andrew Files'.
Harrogate Town Women to face Leeds United

Harrogate Town Women will host Leeds United Women at The Exercise Stadium on Saturday 14th March.
MP and Green Councillors call for Harrogate Spring Water decisions to be made in public

Local Green councillors and Member of Parliament Tom Gordon have called for key decisions on the Harrogate Spring Water planning application to be made publicly by the Planning Committee.
Harrogate local to take on The Great Wall of China this September

Emily Lethaby, 31, will travel to China to trek 100km along remote sections of the Great Wall over five demanding days as part of the CoppaTrek! challenge with Giovanna Fletcher.
Harrogate named a finalist in the UK Wellbeing Living Awards 2026

Harrogate has been recognised as a Finalist in the UK Wellbeing Living Awards 2026, an initiative presented by The Oak Tree Practice, a leading UK mental health and wellbeing therapy practice.