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Fireworks

bristolvr3

Hello everyone.

Many people across the United Kingdom would usually see fireworks going off around late October or early November. That's fair enough, but these could potentially be seen at any time of the year these days.

As for the firework displays themselves, I didn't mind them as a kid, but as an autistic person, and living just metres from a park area where a firework display might take place, any sudden, unexpected noises can disturb me. Although the noise doesn't quite disturb me as much as a sudden crack of thunder, all those frequent firework bangs in the sky can still disturb me. At midnight on New Year's Day, a firework display would take place until around 1 or 2 in the morning. I could celebrate the New Year with my family if I want, but in my case, all I want is my usual 8 or 9 hours' sleep.

Sometimes I would hear some stories of pets getting disturbed by the fireworks, even if they are kept indoors like they should be. I would also hear some really disturbing stories of firework display accidents, or dangerous or fake fireworks being used.

Have you been to a fireworks display in your local area? If so, what are your experiences, good or bad?

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  • Hello, caretwo.

    I agree that there should be a ban on buying or using fireworks for private use. Although I did handle a small sparkler as a kid, these things are major safety hazards in the wrong hands. Some private firework displays take place in some pretty small front or back gardens, and if anything went slightly wrong with any of the fireworks, they could explode in one's face, injure or even kill someone, or in some residential areas, one rogue firework could hit a passing car, and cause a nasty accident.

    These small gardens, in my opinion, are too small for proper firework displays. A school playing field, an open country area or even a large, suitable field would be much safer. The further away these displays are from residential areas and major roads, the better.

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  • Hello, caretwo.

    I agree that there should be a ban on buying or using fireworks for private use. Although I did handle a small sparkler as a kid, these things are major safety hazards in the wrong hands. Some private firework displays take place in some pretty small front or back gardens, and if anything went slightly wrong with any of the fireworks, they could explode in one's face, injure or even kill someone, or in some residential areas, one rogue firework could hit a passing car, and cause a nasty accident.

    These small gardens, in my opinion, are too small for proper firework displays. A school playing field, an open country area or even a large, suitable field would be much safer. The further away these displays are from residential areas and major roads, the better.

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