Ripped of for food

5:04pm Thursday 8th November 2001

I WOULD just like to comment on the recent firework display at Danson Park.

I went along there with my 10-year-old daughter and accepted having to pay £8 for us to get in.

I do object though to absolute rip-off costs of both the funfair rides and the catering franchises. All rides were a minimum £2.50 rising to £5 per ride which is just too much for what they are. The food was inedible with a ropey sausage in a bun accompanied by equally-awful chips costing £3.80, washed down with an 80p soft drink. The firework display was great but the evening was soured by people making money out of parents who just wanted their kids to have a nice night. I certainly will not be going next year if these people are going to be there again.

KEITH PICK

Collindale Avenue

Northumberland Heath

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