I'm with Banjer & Nutty on the fireworks issue. The whole thing is totally out of control now; every year the 'fireworks season' grows longer and louder. Since October, I don't think there's been a night when you wouldn't hear some going of in the town. Now there seems to be more shops springing up with the sole purpose of selling oversize fireworks all year round. It seems that people have been persuaded that if they're having a birthday, wedding, anniversary etc, the party won't be complete without fireworks. Indeed, less considerate folk seem to positively enjoy annoying those for miles around with enormous explosions at all hours of the night; they seemingly cannot be penalised for so doing.

I'd be very happy to see all firework sales banned. There are plenty of organised displays, and the noise nuisance caused year round to the many now far exceeds the pleasure they might bring to a few.

Julie B