tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19518344.post2901666336768149428..comments2023-09-19T10:37:26.439+01:00Comments on The Gown Newspaper - Archives: "Our students deserve the very best"...but at what price?Gown Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13291780273890380936noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19518344.post-38476581259169766042007-03-28T15:46:00.000+01:002007-03-28T15:46:00.000+01:00In fairness this is the legacy of Mary Durkan and ...In fairness this is the legacy of Mary Durkan and Jonny Hill. Mary set the wheels in motion of the current refurbishment and Jonny Hill signed the Union up to a 25 year morgage for this renovation work.<BR/><BR/>Given that most of the work has simply been a facelift it's debatable whether we're getting good value for our £9 million investment. A lot of it's going to look shabby in less than 10 years never mind 25.<BR/><BR/>As for the University saying this gives us a Union that can cater for 24,000 students. The Beech Room is unused, the Snack Bar under used & run down and the unit at the front of the building on your left as you come into the Foyer is used for coats. <BR/><BR/>One wonders what did the 6000-8000 students we had 15 years ago do when all this space was open and used to it's full potential?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19518344.post-70470515685737527052007-03-26T21:30:00.000+01:002007-03-26T21:30:00.000+01:00Unfortunately, the refurbishment was partially fun...Unfortunately, the refurbishment was partially funded by loans secured on the back of the SU's trading activity. i.e. contracts with these big catering corporations who are currently bum-raping skint students for cash.<BR/><BR/>I would at least like too see the introduction of free water fountains around campus. when i'm thirsty i don't want to have to pay £1.20 for a bottle of water.<BR/><BR/>Boycott of the CU anyone?? <BR/><BR/>Preston, this is your legacy........<BR/>As usual, elected representatives do nothing for us.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com