IN ASSOCIATION WITH FAIR TRADE FORT-NIGHT 2010 THE BIG SWAP
As my bead to take part and get involved in the fair trade fort night, I thought it would be a good idea to carry out my on research on the subject and share my finding with others in the hope to get more people involved and more aware on the subject. As you may or may not know England in one of the largest consumers of tea in world, with tea part of the British culture.
Using tea as the basics …

It’s that time of year, shortly students will be hanging banners, handing out flyers and competing for poster space around the campus, all the while dressed in outlandish costumes and t-shirts covered in glitter and slogans. No, it’s not the latest sport fixture on a Wednesday, it’s Elections!
So what is this glittering prize that so many students are willing to campaign in rain, snow, and blazing sunshine for? Well, it’s the chance to be part of the team that leads the Union for an entire year.
The 4 Full Time (paid) …

On Monday 8th February 2010, 192 students crowded into OG46 for the Union’ Annual General Meeting, all with one thing in mind - saving the SU by passing the new Governing Documents.
You may have seen the posters, possibly joined the facebook groups or even read the documents on CCSU.co.uk, but you still may not be entirely sure exactly what was going on, so let me elaborate.
About 18 months ago, the Charity Commission announced that all SU’s whose income was over a certain bracket (and ours is) would have to register …

A shocking article in the Daily Mail (dated 5th December 2009) reports of a number of Durex condoms provided by Cambridge University Student Union found to have been pin-pricked, rendering them useless. Hearsay around this incident has pointed the finger towards anti abortionist, Pro life groups, and, according to Andrew Levy, reporter for the Daily Mail, Durex emphasised their rigorous quality control standards, “and are confident that these condoms will have left the factory in perfect condition”. However, this worrying incidence does remind us of the potential risks of ‘a …

With the cold weather not shifting, designers and celebrities are finding a new way to look glam and in fashion whilst braving the outdoors. This new craze brings the fun and playfulness back to fashion.
The best thing about pom poms is that they are inexpensive and quick to make… with kits on Amazon starting from £3.00. Alternatively use a cardboard template, made from an old cereal box, and a ball of wool from your mums sewing box and add to old hats, ends of scarves and coat strings to update …