Colchester: Loud fireworks to return after silent trial

Rachel Kennedy, 53, has had horses since she was a child and said she was worried about loud fireworks.

“I understand the disappointment people had last year,” she said.

“People were expecting loud ones and they got quiet ones, but the rugby club has to be responsible.”

Fireworks were not problematic for her horses, Elsey and Vincent, until they were moved to Boxted, a village near the club, three years ago, Mrs Kennedy said.

“It is just terrifying to think what could happen to our animals.”

Cheryl Townson, 65, said her horses, Ash and Lily, have also struggled with noisy fireworks displays in the past.

“Nobody in the area is asking [the rugby club] not to have a display. They’re asking them just to be mindful of where they are, surrounded by horses,” she added.