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BBC News - Pype Hayes Bonfire Night event to drop bonfire due to cuts

It would appear the Greek government could learn a thing or two from Birmingham council.

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Presumably the costs come from fencing, road closures, policing, etc, with the actual bonfire costing tuppence. Sad really. Can't a group of people be trusted to gather around a great big fire without chucking themselves on?

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Presumably the costs come from fencing, road closures, policing, etc, with the actual bonfire costing tuppence. Sad really. Can't a group of people be trusted to gather around a great big fire without chucking themselves on?

Yes, quite. I used to go that bonfire when I was kid.

Although it's become chav city in recent years. Or maybe, I'm getting old.