One thing that bugs me about 100% of organised events is the banning of personal sparklers, and when you speak to organisers they all blame local councils, HSE or local fire/rescue services or public liability insurers for the reasoning behind this killjoy move!!! Now there IS a way to keep things safe at bonfire/firework events if you want to allow the use of sparklers;have a specific roped off area for the use of these, along with litter bins for sparkler packets and dustbins full of water for spent wires to be disposed of safely in them. Also have a steward or three in a hiviz jacket keeping an eye on things and supervising them there as well. Simples! Everything safe and sound.
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