THE showman behind the “iconic” Glasgow Green Bonfire Night event has hit out at the controversial decision to axe it for the foreseeable.
Jon White shared his disappointment at the fireworks display being scrapped in the hope that Glasgow Life bosses will change their minds.
Jon, from Whiteinch, said: “It’s very disappointing. It's not just us, there are another 20 showman’s families that depend on this to bring their rides to. “My grandad was at the very first Glasgow Green display and he organised that. He ran it for most of his life before passing it down to my mum who then passed it to me.“I’ve only missed one since it first started in the 70s – and it was when I had just given birth to Jon,” Amelia added.
“Thousands of people are now going to go and let off fireworks in their gardens and parks, which can cause injuries, fires, and more disruption.“The fire service is all for organised events on Bonfire Night because they're run off their feet, they're dealing with putting out bonfires all over Glasgow as well as serious call-outs.”
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