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Why does anyone need a bonfire?
8:00am Friday 3rd July 2009
SIR – I am amazed at the amount of people that think it is acceptable to light garden bonfires on hot sunny days when people want to enjoy being outdoors and have their doors and windows open.
Bonfire smoke by its very nature drifts, so even if you light it as far away from other dwellings as possible it almost certainly will affect someone.
I do not see why anyone needs to have bonfires; there is adequate rubbish collection by the council and garden rubbish can be composted, shredded or taken to the tip. The majority of households manage perfectly well without the need to resort to bonfires.
We have the smoking ban in public places which is upheld. We do not expect to be kippered by walking out into our gardens!
Also, we are all encouraged to be more environmentally aware – bonfires produce tangible pollution.
And, drying washing outside is better for the planet than tumble drying, but we do not want our laundry full of smoke either.
So, to all those out there who feel the need to light fires – think again. Consider the planet and your neighbours, and if you really must, save it until November 5th!
C Waldren,
Worcester.
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Common Sense, Pershore says...
10:20am Fri 3 Jul 09
I think you will find he's talking bonfires, Chris - the sort that have nuclear columns of smoke, rising magically and majestically towards the sky - and usually smell quite nice, but are now banned and outlawed due to the carcinogens and CO2 they emit.
BBQs are something else! Stinky and usually a food hazard does not even begin describe them!
(That's my invites down the drain - but you know what I mean!)
clerken, malvern says...
11:34am Fri 3 Jul 09
MrStJohns, St Johns Worcester says...
11:56am Fri 3 Jul 09
chrisnewmanuk, Worcester says...
1:56pm Fri 3 Jul 09
Common Sense wrote:Nuclear columns of smoke? Sounds like my BBQ!
I think you will find he's talking bonfires, Chris - the sort that have nuclear columns of smoke, rising magically and majestically towards the sky - and usually smell quite nice, but are now banned and outlawed due to the carcinogens and CO2 they emit. BBQs are something else! Stinky and usually a food hazard does not even begin describe them! (That's my invites down the drain - but you know what I mean!)
From what I've read on Food Safety on a BBQ, it is the same as Food Safety anywhere. Not mixing food types, cooking on a high temp to kill bugs and cook properly, etc. The hazard with a BBQ is the container being used and the fact its hot and has flames. Some people panic or mess about and dont treat the fire with respect.
Also, if they start banning bonfires, what happens to all those Scout Groups that cook on altar fires to learn how to do it prior to Camp?
Granted, burning tyres, plastics, etc. is not so good because they release toxic fumes akin to a chemical factory going up in smoke.
Common Sense, Pershore says...
3:12pm Fri 3 Jul 09
Chris, I am pleased you have obviously had more luck with BBQs than I have - I can recall being ill at least three times!
They are fine if you like either burnt, or under-cooked food.
I have never, ever attempted to do one myself, being content to watch others wrap themselves (and sometimes us!) in either dense smoke or shooting flames - or even both!
Boy Scouts and Military Exercise cooking are something totally different.
My advice for BBQs is always quietly take a sandwich and a piece of cake in a Tupperware box!
New Kid on the Block, Worcester says...
5:29pm Fri 3 Jul 09
Used properly a Barbecue is a wonderful way of cooking. I often cook whole chickens or joints of meat.
This does not result in clouds of smoke or flames. Just moist well cooked food. The secret is to use a decent Barbecue (one with a lid) and follow the instructions.
Common Sense, Pershore says...
6:36pm Fri 3 Jul 09
(Yeah, I know - I'm only kidding!)
I just wish I wasn't always down-wind of them!
daffy, worcester says...
2:15pm Sat 4 Jul 09
Cromwell of Worcester, Worcester says...
5:14pm Sat 4 Jul 09
Common Sense, Pershore says...
10:58pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Dearie me!
I'm glad I live in tranquil Pershore on Sea!
jabbadad, Worcester says...
11:57pm Mon 6 Jul 09
We have ethnic equality rammed down our throats when they don't acknowledge equality to their own women folk.
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chrisnewmanuk, Worcester says...
9:24am Fri 3 Jul 09