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Good news on the homeless

89 replies

GabbyLoggon · 27/11/2010 10:59

My area is spending almost like 3 million
quid on a facility for the homeless.
I think it charity money.

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StealthPolarBear · 27/11/2010 11:57

plenty of people are trying to (not me I admit) but you have repeatedly failed to answer the question

What do you think you are being unreasonable about?

So it's YOUR fault people aren't on topic as you'd like

StarlightMcKenzie · 27/11/2010 11:57

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Tortington · 27/11/2010 11:59

whats the question gabby

why do you think you are being unreasonable

are you pissed already?

darleneconnor · 27/11/2010 12:01

tbh I think using the term 'the homeless' is rather judgemental.

They are not some homogenous group set apart from the rest of society.

fwiw by 2012 all homeless people in Scotland will have a right to permanent housing.

I don't know why the English aren't following suit.

StealthPolarBear · 27/11/2010 12:01

if so she's permanently pissed

IciclesGraceArchways · 27/11/2010 12:03

I can't concentrate on the subject, I'm too busy snorting with incredulous laughter.

Is your problem with your LA building the new facility, or that you think a charity paid for it?

mamatomany · 27/11/2010 12:04

It's snowing here the homeless are at the forefront of my mind, instead of fannying around on here Gabby get thee to sponsor a room asap.
www.centrepointroom.org.uk/

IciclesGraceArchways · 27/11/2010 12:04

darleneconnor - we seem to be taking the opposite approach, as not even council tenants in allocated housing will have a permanent home ...

GabbyLoggon · 27/11/2010 12:08

mama I give money to what I consider good causes.

Icicles Good point.

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coolma · 27/11/2010 12:14

I'll be serious if you want - I run a day centre for the homeless. We open from 8.30 to 3.30 weekdays, it costs around £300,000 a year just to stay open and from that we get £120,000 from the government, the rest is fundrasing and donations. I am happy to spout more figures and facts if necessary.

Hullygully · 27/11/2010 12:17

It's a very interesting subject, Gobby.

In my area we have built a huge bonfire and we are going to put them on that as we have simply run out of other ideas and at least they'll be toasty warm.

mamatomany · 27/11/2010 12:19

mama I give money to what I consider good causes

Which is homeless causes or not ?

CheerfulYank · 27/11/2010 12:26
DurhamDurham · 27/11/2010 12:34

(But I do a bit of broadcasting and writing)

You're a writer, really? But your style is so 'basic'. Do you have a good Editor?

GabbyLoggon · 27/11/2010 12:45

As it happens, I write to many newspapers

If you live in Durham, you may know me.
And you even know Alex hall

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GabbyLoggon · 27/11/2010 12:46

And Lux Logan was at Durham university

this is getting too close for comfort

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GabbyLoggon · 27/11/2010 12:49

are you going to be the first one to rumble
me. ( I think we should keep real names out of it) But you can give me a clue

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mamatomany · 27/11/2010 12:51

Do you have red hair and glasses ? Where did you do your masters ?

nemofish · 27/11/2010 13:47

It's Nemo

Yes I know and no I'm not.

Are you Linda from Gimme Gimme Gimme?

TattyDevine · 27/11/2010 13:52

John McQuiric?

TattyDevine · 27/11/2010 13:53

Or just Boobie?

AmazingDisgrace · 27/11/2010 13:59

I am actually rather taken with the notion that Gabby could be a bored Prince Philip.

Um homeless people? very unreasonable, I say burn em

AmazingDisgrace · 27/11/2010 14:00

As it happens, I write to many newspapers

In green ink?

DurhamDurham · 27/11/2010 14:07

As it happens, I write to many newspapers

So does my Great Aunt but it doesn't make her a writer!
OMG...Aunty Maureen is it you?!

Longtalljosie · 27/11/2010 14:21

And calling Any Answers doesn't make you a broadcaster either!

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