Metallic Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 My poor dog went in to a complete tizz because the fireworks disturbed him so badly - I bet I'm not alone in that. It is only about three weeks ago we had another late display which was at Alleyn's School. Was this one at the College? Anyone know? It is time these organisations actually warned residents so they can prepare for the noise and so we can be with our terrified animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbboy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Could hear them on the SE22/SE23 border last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I am towards the bottom of Underhill SE22 and I could see them from my sitting room window. It looked as if they were near/behind the church with the steeple on Lordship Lane near the bottom of Underhill (opposite the Concrete House)- can't remember its name. Sounded like the Blitz. Quite large fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab29 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 'Sounded like the Blitz' - my thoughts exactly! Really hate what it does to animals. I live near Horniman Museum and it seemed very close - Dulwich College perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 10.30 far too late for that kind of noise nuisance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law <-- just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendsOfTheTerrapin Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I think you?ll find that the culprit was Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club 125th Anniversary Dinner and Fireworks night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 FriendsOfTheTerrapin Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I think you?ll find that the culprit was Dulwich> and Sydenham Hill Golf Club 125th Anniversary> Dinner and Fireworks night...Ah, that would fit in with behind the church. I feel for the horses at the stables as well. They looked more professional than domestic fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallic Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 We should all complain if we were affected. There is no reason why an organisation, club or school can't make an effort to tell people in advance. All it takes is a few quid to leaflet or post leaflets up in a diameter of a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I think more broadly its yet again a question of appropriateness and judgement. The sound in this area carries horribly - we heard them up by East Dulwich Station so it definitely wasn't just a very local issue - they woke up one of my kids. I don't believe that fireworks at 10-10:30 are appropriate in a residential area. Its dark by 8 these days so a 9pm curfew on fireworks would seem reasonable. Event planners need to realise they're not Disneyland - so fireworks arent' your 'go home' messsage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imasnookercue Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 As someone has already pointed out, if there was fireworks being let off at 10:30pm then there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. They are allowed to by law, and to expect people to not have fireworks just because you might upset some dog that might live nearby is unreasonable. Ill be letting plenty off this autumn and do not expect anyone to complain, or theyll be told the law as well as my opinions on the matter.Also i consider comparing some fireworks to the Blitz in poor taste, especially when they would be nowhere near the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 After 125 years would it have been too much to wait a few more weeks? Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I'm just wondering, if you had advanced warning, how you would prepare the dog for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Seems to me it's a first world problem really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I think there is a difference between 'not illegal' or 'nothing stopping them' vs what is appropriate and responsible. There are lots of things we could all do legally that would make the lives of people living around us much less pleasant. Coming off the back of the Alleyn's 400th anniversary celebrations fireworks (also ridiculously late and going on for a long time) these additional late fireworks haven't been well received and a little consideration from people planning events would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallic Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 The people I know make a point of being in with the dog in the firework season rather than leaving it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 You can actually get less noisy fireworks. It's just inconsiderate to be so loud and not care how it will affect people.People expect fireworks at certain times of the year - otherwise, in a community, they should be advertised so people can take appropriate measures. Like staying in - or keeping the cats in.It's not hard and to be honest, they would have thought about it and decided it didn't' matter/ wasn't worth the trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemingway Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I heard them, they were noisy, they lasted all of 10 minutes or so. Seriously what is wrong with people go and live in the middle of the country if you can't stand a few fireworks at 10.30pm on a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imasnookercue Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hemingway Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I heard them, they were noisy, they lasted all of> 10 minutes or so. Seriously what is wrong with> people go and live in the middle of the country if> you can't stand a few fireworks at 10.30pm on a> Saturday.Ridiculous isnt it. Some people shouldnt live in London at all if they are going to get annoyed at some fireworks on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I'm getting tired of the mantra that because we live in the city there is no need for simple courtesies. I'd have thought the closer you live to others the more careful you should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemingway Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 It was a firework display within legal hours in capital city FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I would imagine it was advertised somewhere.How far should they be leafleting? It's just impractical to expect an organisation to leaflet every house within a - say 2 mile - radius.It was 10 minutes of fireworks at 10pmish on a Saturday night - I really think people just love to complain about things. And if you must - there are far worse things we could be complaining about.Stop being so Grinchy.Some people live in war-zones where there are load explosions going on at all hours - that might actually kill them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 The poster who started this thread was not being "grinchy" he or she stated the impact that 10 minutes had on his dog. Those affects can be long term you know. All it takes is 10 minutes out of the blue and bingo you have a long lasting and potentially serious problem. Firework noises are of a different order to everyday city sounds...please don't simply dismiss the effects of something when you may not fully appreciate the consequencea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imasnookercue Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I would actually argue that maybe if fireworks apparently 'upset' their dog, then they shouldnt have a dog. Its not particularly kind keeping a dog indoors within a big city anyway- it would have a happier life in the countryside and wouldnt have to listen to other peoples fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Fireworks are actually really frightening for dogs and can make them behave in unpredictable ways, which can be unsafe and dangerous for them.Owners need to be able to prepare and plan and be there when they start - which is usually at expected times.It's thoughtless in a community to not care about other people and the effects this has on them.No one is being boring - just practical and concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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