I am organising a firework party for next saturday,should I invite those less fortunate than me to enjoy it?

Question

I am organising a private firework party for next saturday, should I invite those kids and families who are less fortunate than myself ie not going to a display or bonfire, bearing in mind the laws for under18 possession/carrying of fireworks in public places and the potential for lax sensibility ie parents letting their offspring light and/or misuse fireworks? Some parents let their kids let off and misuse fireworks at private parties and if you try to stop them because things get out of hand/dangerous these lax parents step in and do-good for their kids saying "it's alright leave them alone they're only having fun."?

Answer 1

In the culture of blame that we live in by all means invite the people in but make sure you have enough insurance cover as an organizer YOU are liable, if you are really rich hire a proper fireworks team or at the least someone with pyrotechnics training these fireworks are, after all is said and done high explosives. the experts treat them with proper respect not as toys, it is not a good idea to let people ignite any fireworks anywhere but in a designated place, and see which way the wind is blowing before you let them off a face full of sparks is not funny, eye protection is less expensive than blindness and this is going to happen to someone over the next couple of weeks, one final warning illegal and oversized fireworks have no place at a family get together a 3inch shell will blow a person apart anything that goes bang is capable of removing body parts violently.

Answer 2

Why don't you do the most sensible thing and go to an organised display yourself? There's no need for fireworks to be sold to the public - it's a recipe for disaster. Anybody with any concern about the safety of their family would just take then to an organised display. Home fireworks always pose a risk.

Answer 3

You must be out of you mind!
Are you insured against potential claims arising when the auxiliary guests injure themselves?
Have you considered the possibility that the party will be regarded as a recee for later clandestine visits?
If you really feel public spirited, pay for some of the less fortunate to go to a display, you will then know what the cost will be.

Answer 4

Yes but given that people are small minded some will turn their noses up at the invite of a snob who wants to show off , others will feel offended at what seems to be an offer of charity , and others would be incredibly grateful for your kindness .

so don't invite anybody and let the kids spread the news , kids don't judge they just enjoy , when a kid goes home and says he wants to go his parents might argue that he can't , when the kid says anybody can the parents are left with little room for scorn ,

It's a sad world when we must look to our children for wisdom !

Hope it's a great night have fun .

Answer 5

I think it is best to leave this to the professionals, although your intentions are good. However, you cannot control other people's kids, I am sure if something did go wrong you would be liable. Not worth the hassle. Perhaps you could do something for them for Christmas instead that does not involve dangerous materials. Keep the fireworks to your close friends and family.

Answer 6

A very public-spirited gesture, but don't hold it at (or near) your home. Hire a private venue & make sure there are at least 2 or 3 adults (like a school outing) to make sure things go smoothly. Never take on sole responsibility for a large gathering, as you might find yourself solely to blame if something happens.

Answer 7

I hate to say it but you should be careful about doing this as if there is an accident you could be liable as the organiser.

Why not ask all of your friends and family round to the party and ask them each to make a donation that you could give to a charity for less priviledged people instead.

Answer 8

i feal that i must point put that if you invite people to a private fireworks display you then make it a public display. If anyone gets hurt, it is on your head. the city of london puts on a display every year and they spend ofer £500,000 on public liability insurance incase something goes wring. they are also pros.

It is up to you. I would now risk it.

Answer 9

yeah go ahead have a huge firework party invite everyone you can.that's what i'm doing i'm inviting all the kids from the local domestic violence refuge and the mothers as well,we are having a barbecue afterwards also.

Answer 10

Blimey you must live in a poor area if they cant afford a few quid to get into a display. Its no big deal if they dont see fireworks not exactly missing out are they.