ITS NOT NOVEMBER THE 5TH

[Gary0]

Well I guess it's not written in stone anywhere that one may only light firework on one designated day of the year, but I know what you mean. By spreading out this over weeks, one loses the 'magic' of the single occasion, and irritates the rest of the neighbourhood.

I would consider the banning of fireworks to be a major intrusion into my civil rights. Not that I ever buy them anyway, but I recall, as a child, the wonder of one's own backyard display every 5th Nov. I wouldn't want to stop future generations experiencing the same.

However I don't understand why it is that individuals can get hold of fireworks that seem, given the size and volume, to be clearly designed for use in official displays. Seems to be there could be a grading system which allowed the usual small items to be purchased by adults, whilst larger grade stuff would need a licence. Without access to the really large bangs, I suspect many of the pre, and post, Nov 5th 'users' would lose much of their interest.

 

[joe-90]

All they have to do is ban the ones that go 'bang'. It's much harder to be an antisocial yob with a pretty firework than a high explosive.



joe

 

[Steve]

However I don't understand why it is that individuals can get hold of fireworks that seem, given the size and volume, to be clearly designed for use in official displays. Seems to be there could be a grading system which allowed the usual small items to be purchased by adults, whilst larger grade stuff would need a licence. Without access to the really large bangs, I suspect many of the pre, and post, Nov 5th 'users' would lose much of their interest.

If you go to any discount store, you will find display fireworks for sale, those which say "stand 100 metres away" etc

What i dont understand is that the regs regarding storage of fireworks seems to have changed this year, in that shops that keep fireworks in a metal storage cabinet in the warehouse area don't have to lock said cabinet (all our shops have had cabinets delivered without keys this year). Last year it was compulsory to lock these cabinets at all times. This seems to be a step backwards, especially as the doors don't shut properly on these metal cabinets, without locking them.

 

[Nige F]

I would fully approve of a rivalry for the best display between Rotary and Round Table and Women's Institute and Masons and Catenians etc etc... Nothing would be beter than a competition to see who can build the biggest bonfire with the best fireworks, but only if they do it on one or two legally-sanctioned nights. Have all the bangs go on over one night, then it would be far more exciting! Huge bangs from 7-12, non-stop! GREAT! You`ve not been to E. Sussex, in The Season, Then Yo dunno what you`re missing

 

[petewood]

I would fully approve of a rivalry for the best display between Rotary and Round Table and Women's Institute and Masons and Catenians etc etc... :

Would they be firing fireworks at each other, that would be fun.

 

[Thermo]

that proves they can all compete at the same time nigel. Lewes has so many bonfire societys and they all come together on the one night with several displays that people can all get around to see. I know all the surrounding villages have their own nights as part of the bonfire society tradition, but it all goes back further than guy fawkes, is organised and still it allows it all to be done at the same time, without having umpteen different ones on different evenings.

 

[Nige F]

Certainly agree that dozens spead over an unacceptable timescale is a pain in the arse More so when all the proper ones are within travelling distance

 

[oilman]

I agree with the sentiments of Gary) and joe-90. I have no objection to fireworks as long as I don't get forced to listen, so all the things normally available 40 years ago are fine. They're not intrusive, and the bangs were pretty tame. Now these bastards with their house shakers (yes, really), should have to light them while they're still in their pockets, maybe they would understand then.

(And when the fireworks are finished, the farmers bird scarers start )

 

[Freddie]

I would want them banned.

 

[kendor]

Agreed seems like any excuse to use fireworks these days, look at that waste of public money the battle of trafalgar rubbish the other day!

 

[dg123]

All they have to do is ban the ones that go 'bang'. It's much harder to be an antisocial yob with a pretty firework than a high explosive.



joe

Excellent idea!

 

[WoodYouLike]

Well I guess it's not written in stone anywhere that one may only light firework on one designated day of the year, but I know what you mean. By spreading out this over weeks, one loses the 'magic' of the single occasion, and irritates the rest of the neighbourhood.

How things are regulated elsewhere:
the only day the Dutch public is allowed to light fireworks is at Midnight celebrating the New Year.
Businesses, who are licenced, can only sell fire-works (age-restricted) on December 30 and 31. Before they can have their licence the Fire-brigade has to check their safe-storage and they are only allowed a certain amount to stock in the few days running up to the sell-dates.

(At midnight all 'hell' brakes loose, millions and millions are fired into the sky, and if you're 'lucky' you live in the neighbourhood of Chinese or Indonesian people who spend the most on fireworks - to chase the bad spirits away )

 

[Zampa]

What I find really annoying with fireworks now is the size of them......you just cant get them through old peoples letter boxes anymore!

And as for tying them to cats tails......forget it.....no chance!

Bloody disgrace if you ask me!

 

[kendor]

And as for tying them to cats tails......forget it.....no chance!

tried smearing them in cat food first?

 

[2scoops0406]

Ha Ha, remember remember the 5th of November. Oh yes indeedy, off today to purchase some mighty large fireworks to let off tonight. But fear not all do gooder's they will be launched from our well heeled friends house, whose nearest neighbours are about quarter of a mile away, they even politely informed the farmer so that he can move the livestock to a different field. Whilst I agree with the sentiment about the period over which fireworks are let off, and am absolutely disgusted by the stories in the red tops about animals being tortured, I cannot agree at all with the ban firework sales to the public. As regards to the very large (category 4) fireworks, these are not for sale to the general public as firstly they count more as ordanence and secondly require specialist equipment to fire them.

What else would the "ban the sale of fireworks to the public brigade" want banned?

Christmas? Overindulgence / financial irresponsibility
Halloween? Excuse for vandalism.
Easter?, overeating
Driving?, what's the point in having all these different cars, why not just one generic, same coloured bland vehicle.
Pubs?, Drinking smoking etc.

I can understand that people get upset when fireworks are used irresponsibly, but banning them simply punishes the overwhelming majority of people who use them responsibly.

Oh, and to answer all those, "why don't you just go to an organised event" people, have to ever heard of social occasions where you and your family meet friends and their families, and have something called a good time?