Bonfire night is almost upon us again.
The Police are asking us to talk to our youngsters about carrying and letting off fireworks in a public place.
"If fireworks are not used in a controlled environment a person can be prosecuted and/or fined which can lead to an Anti-Social Behaviour Order as well as having the fireworks seized. Police and PCSO’s have all been informed of the powers they can use to ensure those few do not spoil the tradition of Bonfire Night. There is another side to the misuse of fireworks and that will become apparent when they are in hospital with burns and, in the most severe cases, with the loss of a limb."
Firework Season (know the rules):
Apart from fireworks being dangerous, if you break the law, there could be serious consequences.
These are the main offences:
* Do not let fireworks off between 11pm & 7am (except on the 5th November & New Years Eve)
* Under 18s are banned from possessing or letting off fireworks
* Do not let fireworks off in a public place (i.e. the street)
BREAK THE LAW AND YOU COULD GET A FINE OF UP TO £5000 AND 6 MONTHS IN PRISON!
So, rather than spend your hard earned money on fireworks in the garden, why not go along to one of the excellent displays held in and around Haslemere this year.
See our events page for details of some of the local displays, if we've missed one, please feel free to add the details or send them to us!