With reference to the letters published recently regarding fireworks, we would like to add our names to the petition Mrs Webber is arranging.

We have been tempted many times to write to newspapers regarding certain articles but have always resisted the temptation.

However, this year the explosions were so loud that, although in our 70s and 80s, we have complained for the first time.

We are not killjoys and enjoy organised displays with our grandchildren.

But the explosions we heard were not ordinary fireworks and caused great distress to humans and animals alike.

Mr and Mrs Groves

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December 6, 2001 10:05