To think it's far too early (and bloody annoying) for fireworks?

JaneEyre40 · 2025-10-19T18:10:16+00:00

I have a young baby, the fireworks sound like gunshots outside his window, currently trying to get him to sleep. I have no problem with fireworks on the allocated days, I even enjoy them as they are expected. Am I being unreasonable to think they should happen on allotted days only? Also, poor dogs.

Confusedmermaid1 · 20/10/2025 10:15

We had a load going between 10 and midnight on Thursday so unlikely to be Diwali related. They drove on to a playing field, churning all that up and left a load of waste from the packaging and fireworks everywhere.. it’s just shows the selfish and inconsiderate behaviour of these people!

ELO10538 · 20/10/2025 10:00

Our town has an annual fair every October. Always ends with a firework display. Marks the start of the "firework season" here.

cupfinalchaos · 19/10/2025 21:26

user2848502016 · 19/10/2025 19:14

I know I sound like a killjoy but I would ban them outside organised events

Me too. Unfair on animals/wildlife.

IPM · 19/10/2025 21:24

Is it Diwali tomorrow?

I only ask because no-one's mentioned it 😁

We might need to cancel the cheque too.

WellYouWereMythTaken · 19/10/2025 21:14

They’re going off here too. It’s Diwali tomorrow as others have said so probably mostly to do with that.

I’m on the fence about fireworks- don’t hate them don’t really like them- but I think Diwali is a much nicer celebration (festival of lights) than Guy Fawkes night, which is the celebration of brutally executing a man several hundred years ago.

DDivaStar · 19/10/2025 21:06

squashyhat · 19/10/2025 20:06

In Sussex the bonfire season is well under way. I love it.
Sussex Bonfire

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Seaford was awesome last night.

I love Sussex bonfire, I also prefer organised events rather than home fireworks.

Cant wait for the glorious 5th in Lewes.

Cherrytree86 · 19/10/2025 21:03

Funsies · 19/10/2025 20:56

I don't feel bothered by it on another occasions. I like seeing the colours in the night sky and the sound doesn't bother me. Id understand if there was a large risk to the human population, but I'm not gonna get upset about a few dogs being scared

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Nah, me either.

they’ll get over it.

Milliemoons · 19/10/2025 21:02

I feel for you, my 5 month old was woken 3 times last night by enormous firework bangs and the poor dog had to sleep in the bed with us (he never does) because he was so frightened. On the third baby waking I was so angry I nearly shouted out the window that they could come and breastfeed her to sleep this time :/ I hate it. By all means celebrate but not with great big bangs in the middle of a residential estate. There are so many fields and event spaces near here that could be used instead. But no. Literally in the garden next door instead…

Crazycatladywithnocats · 19/10/2025 21:01

SheSpeaks · 19/10/2025 20:48

Fireworks every night here, haven’t had a night for months where they aren’t going off. Most commonly for an extended display between 10pm and 1pm at some point. Although occasionally they are at a more reasonable 9pm they do randomly rocket them at 3am sometimes just to keep us on our toes. Although it’s just the noises we can’t see them.

Often hear them during the day also. But fireworks are always nightly and I can’t remember the last time they weren’t going off. Highly populated area here so must be dense with babies and dogs, I’m assuming they all must be used to them too.

Blimey, where do you live? I’ll never move there, that’s for sure!

Perishing things, one of the reasons why I’d not get a dog.

KatiMaus · 19/10/2025 21:00

Funsies · 19/10/2025 20:56

I don't feel bothered by it on another occasions. I like seeing the colours in the night sky and the sound doesn't bother me. Id understand if there was a large risk to the human population, but I'm not gonna get upset about a few dogs being scared

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I don't feel bothered by smoking in public places. I quite like the trail of smoke and the twinkling lit end of my cigarette.

It doesn't pose a massive risk to anyone else and I like it.

See where that attitude get us as a society?

PoliteRaven · 19/10/2025 20:58

In my area for the past few years fireworks are going off regularly, most weeks - all year round. No idea why. Feel sorry for people who live right near and any pets in the vicinity.

Sarah2891 · 19/10/2025 20:58

They definitely should be for organised displays only.

Funsies · 19/10/2025 20:56

Cherrytree86 · 19/10/2025 20:54

@Nopenott0day

Well, not “everyone else” is gonna be annoyed by it 🤷‍♀️

You clearly are, but you can’t speak for everyone, plenty of people aren’t bothered by fireworks one iota!

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I don't feel bothered by it on another occasions. I like seeing the colours in the night sky and the sound doesn't bother me. Id understand if there was a large risk to the human population, but I'm not gonna get upset about a few dogs being scared

IPM · 19/10/2025 20:54

Nopenott0day · 19/10/2025 20:50

Should 0.5% of the population cause everyone else annoyance?

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The short answer is yes.

Because whilst they're available to all adults in high street shops, there is no hierarchy of worthiness.

Cherrytree86 · 19/10/2025 20:54

Nopenott0day · 19/10/2025 20:50

Should 0.5% of the population cause everyone else annoyance?

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@Nopenott0day

Well, not “everyone else” is gonna be annoyed by it 🤷‍♀️

You clearly are, but you can’t speak for everyone, plenty of people aren’t bothered by fireworks one iota!

Fairydustand · 19/10/2025 20:54

I dread this time of year when the bangers go off, if I am out.I feel terrified ,as once upon a time I had one thrown at me and a colleague .I have also seen a drifting firework land on a child at a display,where they were let of too close.They are explosives.They should be banned in shops.

LessOfThis · 19/10/2025 20:52

Fireworks should be banned until humans can behave in a less selfish manner. My compromise is to allow organised displays only.

Nopenott0day · 19/10/2025 20:50

Cherrytree86 · 19/10/2025 20:43

@Nopenott0day

says who? What about Diwali? Who gets to decide what event is more important than another?

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Should 0.5% of the population cause everyone else annoyance?

TheNightingalesStarling · 19/10/2025 20:49

As a heads up, with bonfire night being a Wednesday you get two weekends of "official" fireworks this year.

Gingernaut · 19/10/2025 20:48

HippeePrincess · 19/10/2025 19:10

Put on some white noise

Sure

At what kind of volume?

They sound like bombs going off

How is "Calming Sounds from Cbeebies Radio" going to help

They are fucking explosives

SheSpeaks · 19/10/2025 20:48

Fireworks every night here, haven’t had a night for months where they aren’t going off. Most commonly for an extended display between 10pm and 1pm at some point. Although occasionally they are at a more reasonable 9pm they do randomly rocket them at 3am sometimes just to keep us on our toes. Although it’s just the noises we can’t see them.

Often hear them during the day also. But fireworks are always nightly and I can’t remember the last time they weren’t going off. Highly populated area here so must be dense with babies and dogs, I’m assuming they all must be used to them too.

Fairydustand · 19/10/2025 20:47

Yes, I agree.Well Actually I would like them only at displays.Not for sale to the general public. They are too noisy and can be dangerous.

ObliviousCoalmine · 19/10/2025 20:47

Funsies · 19/10/2025 20:45

We're lighting some up for Diwali today. It's fun

Is it? What’s fun about it?

Funsies · 19/10/2025 20:45

We're lighting some up for Diwali today. It's fun

ObliviousCoalmine · 19/10/2025 20:45

I don’t think you should be able to buy fireworks unless it’s a proper organised display. Ridiculous that you can see them off wherever and whenever you fancy.