Dismay

I have to inform you of my dismay.

Under the Large ‘Happy New Year’ banner in the January edition was ironically a rather killjoy and anti festive tirade about the New Year firework display at the clock tower.

The article notes that the event is ‘unauthorised’ and implies that if the Parish Council had their way, the event would be banned altogether.

Having lived in Wendover for almost 20 years, I find the firework festivities a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to come together to celebrate new beginnings.

Of course there comes risk with fireworks, but I suggest that rather than quash the fun surrounding the event, the Parish Council could take the opportunity to use the gathering in a positive way?

Perhaps the event could be used as a platform to fundraise for Parish Council projects, such as the restoration of the Clock Tower, which I read in your last issue needs financial contribution.

I would be really grateful if you could publish my response in your next edition, or perhaps more suitably on your website, as I feel the issue is an important topic to be debated amongst the people of Wendover.