Geoffrey Settle Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Are fireworks being sold already and it's only mid September? I thought that measures had been brought in to restrict such action by shopkeepers, obviously I'm wrong. Arson attacks on the Fearnhead Community Centre used to happen during the night after the building had closed. Security fences were erected around the back and shutters at the front to minimise such occurrences. Local teens used to be content to throw stones on the roof during Parish Council meetings and this was even on occasions when the police were in attendance. Monday's attack with a firework, thrown into a room of councillors and members of the public, during a meeting beggar?s belief. I just hope that they nail the culprit: evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Suggest you contact your local MP; wasn't she going to sort all this out?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 You are correct obs she is doing a great deal to try and cap the sale and stop fireworks from being misused. Unfortunately the teens are still able to get their hands on fireworks. It's down to local enforcement, parents and the community at large to make sure that they do not. I hope that you are also doing your bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Errm, thought she was a Member of Parliament, you know, that place where they make the laws of the land etc; so perhaps she could ammend the law ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Yeah right! As if! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 It's down to local enforcement, parents and the community at large to make sure that they do not. And once they all get it right, the yobs will still order them on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 They were selling fireworks in a super-market today, as well as Halloween costumes and even some items for Xmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 They have been going off in the park this week Geoff, surprised you havnt heard them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Notice one Town is having a police purge on the irresponsible use of firworks, and can confiscate them from yobs - should Police in Warrington be doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 it is all very well but "irresponsible" is a subjective term at best unless closely defined. it could mean that anybody setting off a firework could be prosecuted unless they have a license to do so and include full safety assessment forms and have given at least three weeks notice in local newspapers. in saying that aldi have some on offer from ?5.00 up to ?20.00 for a pack of rockets that would not look amiss slung under the wing of a fighter bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Not wanting to tempt fate of course but...... We've not heard ANY fireworks going off at all round here yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Perhaps that's one reason you pay higher Rates?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Are fireworks being sold already and it's only mid September?: But fireworks (and trust me they annoy me too) are not a seasonal thing. I may have reason for fireworks mid may. maybe if they were available all year round their wouldnt be this annoying run up to bonfire night when everyone is setting them off everynight for the two weeks before...using the binge drinking principle (not that that worked) but thats not because the theory isnt sound its just you can't account for idiocy. but I do realy think that in the case of fireworks, if they were more readily available for the celebrations we choose throught the year, it would not be such a fascination at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Not wanting to tempt fate of course but...... We've not heard ANY fireworks going off at all round here yet Nor here...recesion at its best...no one has money to burn anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 No probs with the visual impact; it's the sonic impact and the apparent need of morons to listen to big bangs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I suppose they are only enjoyable when you are aparty to them, even the sonics, especialy when combined with clasical music. I suppose we are all a bit selfish that way. If I do buy bonfire night fireworks a stickler for either the 5th of november, or the nearest weekend before or after, theres no need for other nights IMO as far as bonfire night is concerned. but even my weekends is a stretch from the hardliners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I find the need to share one's noise, rather strange; be it a firework or a car radio that you can hear half way down the street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Seems the credit crunch hasn't had the desired effect on the firework morons - at least not completly - still, less bangers up to now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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