Last Saturday, there was a firework display in Buckingham Park and, once again, my animals suffered - and I expect other animals did too.

Why is it the organisers of these events have to use so many extremely loud, exploding fireworks?

Why can't they be satisfied with watching those which do not cause so much distress?

Normally, one would expect to hear a few of these wretched things but on Saturday, it was like a barrage - it sounded as if World War Three had broken out.

Surely more thought and consideration should have been given, especially as, at this time of year, there are so many young nestlings in the park and surrounding areas?

-Roberta Edwards, Shoreham-by-Sea