Penny for the Guido?

Penny for the Guido?

Another 5th of November, bonfire, treason and plot. Penny Wizz Bangs, Atom 123 and Roman Candles. Baked spuds and penny-for-the-guy - you'll be lucky! Bangers are banned, public firework displays are subject to license and the last time we got something for a penny, Harold McMillan was Prime Minister - and that's assuming you don't get hauled in by the coppers for begging (probably not today).

But is bonfire night something we all get involved with, or is this something just for the family? True, there's nothing like seeing a 6-year-old light up with glee when seeing a sparkler, assuming you can still buy sparklers without a firearms license. But has this become a night for some to make mischief, create havoc and to get thoroughly wasted, or a night of remembrance of a religious extremist who tried to blow up Parliament?

Hospital admissions on the 5th rise substantially, often because people don't take the simplest precautions. Don't be a victim, don't be a casualty - just be careful!