Little Devils.....

..... with the decline of the mining industry and the move away from the traditional coal fire in almost all homes now, children have far too much time on their hands.

Rather than being up chimneys, the traditional playground for the under fives, where they belong they are now being pressed into service during the festival to bombard an unsuspecting public with flyers.

Its the thin end of the wedge if you ask this intrepid reporter!

Oh for the good old days!!!!