From John Scott:-

SEPTEMBER 22 and the first juvenile idiots have surfaced with their bangers, purchased from heaven knows where, for the sole purpose of annoying local residents.

Babies probably have nightmares because of them and animals, both domestic and wild, are half frightened to death by them. I won't be celebrating the notorious date approaching because I will be nursing my dog through it all, in the hope that he doesn't have another fit or worse.

Yes, I was young once, but I didn't go around letting off fireworks six weeks before they were due to be let off.

There are many displays all over Wirral, plenty to satisfy those who like to enjoy the fireworks when they are used in the right way.

If you're a shopkeeper, please don't sell bangers and, if you must, then leave it until two weekends before the date for which these weapons are intended. I don't mind people having fun, but it shouldn't be at other people's expense. Ban bangers now!

Sandfield Road, New Brighton.

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