onlyjim Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Well..Honest truth what did you think of the long awaited display.And on such a perfect night.I'm afraid to say that i saw better throughout the town.My verdict .. Disappointed.( putting it mildly) the only way we knew it was over was when some people (in the know) Started to clap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned in Maywick Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 4 of us enjoyed them from as close as we could get. Seemed to be some new styles among them. I'd give it at least a 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Considering it's free! I don't think it's fair to diss it, but of course you are entitled to your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilackirsty Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Well we personally enjoyed it and as was said before it was FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittybee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 ....theres always one or two that complain.... we had one at our display last night too... Even when its free (or they didnt contribute anything) They still have the cheek to slag it off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoogler Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thousands of pounds up in smoke so not free for sure. Ask yourself who is paying for this to make it'free' for the spectator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittybee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 On principal, I never watch the Lerwick display. The bairns in our village make the bonfire, the parents provide the fireworks and light the fire. A great night always! (apart form the usual "moaners") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 The reality really should be this. Our town council spends over £5000 on the FREE firework show. When I interviewed the organiser about why they do this his answer was "If it saves a child getting injured at home then it is all worth it." About 2,000 came to the show, no one got hurt. Many more watched from the street and houses, so the cost per person is much less than £2.50. On top of that, several hundreds of pounds had been raised for the Mayors charities, as well as the donations from the stalls and mini fair ground that sets up. I only witnessed one act of reckless behavior, an adult letting off a roman candle soon after the main display had ended. In 2005 there were nearly four injuries at private parties at home for every one injury at a public display, 494 injuries to those under 17 and surprisingly (I wonder if drink had been taken, or adults are stupid) 491 to those over 17, eye injuries accounted for 285. Water and fire fascinate human beens, also I have 9 buttons on my donkey jacket but I can only fascinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudshetland2009 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yet again this forum does not surprise me! Please stop with the negative comments. These events r held together with the valuable input of volunteers, no body makes any money out of it! If you think things could be improved why not volunteer on the night or even better help the committee by choosing to be an active member of the community rather than come along (watch the event) and then slag from the sideline! Shetland would be worse off if we did not see community events like this taken place each year. Did you not see how many volunteers gave up their time to help collect or steward the event. Rather than b negative we should applaud their effort! Well done to the organising committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thousands of pounds up in smoke so not free for sure. Ask yourself who is paying for this to make it'free' for the spectator. The only public funds are a donation from the Lerwick Community Council. The rest comes from local businesses and donations on the day from spectators. In recent years there has been a shortfall in funds raised locally so the fireworks crew (a voluntary body) has used funds raised from doing fireworks shows elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 kittybee, I'm slightly intruiged. What principals is it that you have that means you won't watch the Lerwick display? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 The only public funds are a donation from the Lerwick Community Council. The rest comes from local businesses and donations on the day from spectators. In recent years there has been a shortfall in funds raised locally so the fireworks crew (a voluntary body) has used funds raised from doing fireworks shows elsewhere. I'm glad you said that, as I was fairly sure that it wasn't funded by the SIC, but didn't have the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pernjim Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hah! Cooda been worse. (Or better, depending on how you feel about it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittybee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 kittybee, I'm slightly intruiged. What principals is it that you have that means you won't watch the Lerwick display? I dont watch the Lerwick display because money for the display is donated by some individuals who I think have questionable morals... that is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 the children enjoyed it. the oldest daughter had nothing to do so thats good news( shes red cross). come on folks stop being negative. most place charge fot a fireworks display. well done to those that organised it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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