Should Bonfire Night fireworks be ended?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I feel for the family who lost their pet because of noise caused by fireworks. For years, I spent hours downstairs trying to comfort my dog when she was alive.

Every year, the explosions are getting worse. Surely the time has come for the government to take action.

People, if they want to, can enjoy the spectacle and not terrify pets and wild animals.

I know of elderly people who are on their own feel uncomfortable with the continuous bangs that shatter their peaceful evenings and when they are in bed!

This year, days before November 5, people were up in arms because of the rise in the cost of living.

I wonder how many making their protests spent dozens if not hundreds of pounds on fireworks, then continued their protests the next day?

Bonfire Night glorifies religion between Catholics and Protestants when Catholics tried to overthrow the government because of the hate held against them.

Jesus said "Love your enemies and do good to them who hate you" Should this continued hate be perpetuated? Is it not time for Bonfire Night to be ended?

J.H. Oliver,

Brooklands Ave,

Swindon

Advice on dealing with diabetes

Dear Editor,

Christmas is approaching and it is a time for preparations and thinking about extra food.

As a charity for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, we recognise that it can be a difficult time for people with both types of diabetes, especially if it is their first Christmas living with the conditions.

It can be a time of temptation, unpredictable or delayed meals, extra nibbles, excitement and stress, all of which can make managing their diabetes more difficult.

We have just published our free December newsletter and we also have a free booklet, ‘Diabetes at Christmas’ to help families who live with the condition.

It gives various options for Christmas dinners, a recipe for homemade, lower carbohydrate and calorie Christmas pudding and many other tips.

We also have a booklet, ‘Diabetes – Everyday Eating. We hope that the newsletter and these two booklets will help to make life easier over the festive season.

We are happy to send out these to any of your readers if they contact IDDT on 01604 622837 or email enquiries@iddtinternational.org

Jenny Hirst

Co-Chair, InDependent Diabetes Trust