Cops Fail to Shut Down Fair

Cambridge cops have failed in their bid to shut down the popular Strawberry Fair.

Cambridge police had labelled the event a “drugs fair” and claimed that it led to anti-social behaviour, in particular drugs use.

The event has been criticised by some residents, including Jesus students, who complained about drug use and excessive noise.

But Council bosses ruled that the event will be allowed to take place on Saturday June 5th on Midsummer Common.

Anji Jewett, a resident of the area, told The Tab that she welcomed the council’s decision: “People might complain about a few people smoking dope, but no one ever does any harm and it’s a fun, family event.”

She said that Strawberry Fair was a rare example of “community spiritedness” and called on other residents to “stop moaning and join in the fun.”

Strawberry fair, which is popularly known as ‘Strawbs,’ has been running every year since the 1970s, and is largely popular with locals. Its manifesto states that its purpose is “the benefit of the local community, particularly the children.”

Organisers say it “has become part of the City's fabric and is a highlight of the Cambridge calendar. It has long standing and deep links with many of the city's charities, arts groups, traders and local volunteer groups".

The council granted the licence on the agreement that the fair would reduce the number of stages from 6 to 3 and ban the sale of legal highs such as Mephedrone.