The Rich & The Poor

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Cambridge is renowned as the city of class, where the brightest young prospects come to study at some of the most aesthetically pleasing buildings in the country. Yet there is a darker side to the city that many associate with wealth.

There are many homeless people in the city of Cambridge, struggling to survive on a day to day basis. Yes this may be through fault of their own, however sympathy must be given for their daily struggle.

I was, and continue to be of the opinion that begging should not be an option. Although this may come across as a harsh opinion, there is reasoning behind it. There are options for the homeless, although they may be limited.

There are places to stay, and schemes to get the unfortunate back on their feet. Clearly though; many homeless people are unaware of these ways to help themselves other than begging... which leads me to think that Cambridgeshire City Council should be doing more to make the homeless aware.

Clearly the vast majority of homeless people did not choose to live in this way, however many are now caught in a vicious circle of alcoholism and worse.

Unless I'm missing a point, something more needs to be done to help these unfortunates... instead of installing new slanted bus stop seats so that people cannot sleep across them.

Russell Brand Tells Cambridge Students "Shut Up You Harry Potter Poofs" At Cambridge Union

Russell Brand appears to be on a political mission, but he is not going to win many people over to his side of thinking with comments such as these.

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Brand is well known for his honesty when it comes to opinions, and his sharp tongue struck again... this time in the Cambridge Union Society, at which he was a guest speaker. During this visit he told the educated students to "shut up you Harry Potter poofs", not so articulate for a man who claims to have the ideal solution to the political issues of late.

Everyone knows Russell Brand as a comedian/actor, in which he can use offensive humour repeatedly and nobody would bat an eyelid, however while discussing politics and specifically HIS views on politics this is not going to win over those listening.

Of course this was meant in jest, and it is amusing... but if a figure such as himself wishes to be respected in the world of politics, this is not the way forward.

TOP STUDENT BARS- WT's Snooker Club

Cambridge is renowned for being an expensive place to live.. and drink, but there are a few hidden gems for cheap booze and a good time.

 WT's Snooker Club

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WT's Snooker club is great for students, with FREE membership and cheap beer a few of many positives.

What is there to do in WT's?

1. Play snooker/pool on one of many tables available
2. Play poker in one of the regular tournaments held
3. Watch live sport, including Premier League & Champions League football

How cheap is the drink?

• WT's offer 4 pints of Strongbow, Carlsberg or Foster's for £10 at all times
• Sourz £1 per shot
• Happy hour takes place Mon-Fri 6-8pm with ALL DRINKS HALF PRICE

Location

WT's is located on East road, just along from ARU above Tesco express.

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With half price drinks during happy hour and free membership; this is clearly a place to visit if you want pre-drinks to be cheap!