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Quizzes And Puzzles Round Up April 2013
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Dear All,
Here is the April edition of Quizzes and Puzzles round up. If you have a new charity quiz feel free to add it to the thread and we will include it in later editions.
Please remember to add contact details ie email or postal address, the cost, the charity or organisation, the theme of the quiz and a closing date, thanks.
If you have already added it to AB you can just post the link to the question.
Please could you post one quiz per answer to avoid confusion, thank you.
Enjoy!!
1. Book Quiz All answers are book titles, in aid of the RAP Foundation, closing date 6th April 2013.
2. Family Quiz 72 questions of varied type eg dingbats, GK connections etc, from Shaw & Crompton Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 6th April 2013.
3. Elliott's Kenya Quiz mostly general knowledge questions, to help raise funds to send the Staffordshire Scouts to Kenya, closing date 11th April 2013.
4. "R People" Quiz, in aid of Lincoln Cat Care, closing date 15th April 2013.
5. Easter Quiz 50 questions, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS CHURCH, closing date 21st April 2013.
6. Sweet Quiz 50 cryptic clues, in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston) (Registered Charity No. 1149935), closing date 26th April 2013.
7. 'Music & Dance' Quiz, in aid of Dean Gibson School, Kendal, closing date 27th April 2013.
8. Shade Card Quiz 60 questions answers are shades or colours, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 27th April 2013.
9. New Quiz for 2013 100 questions of link words, in aid of St James' Church Spilsby, closing date 30th April 2013.
10. Occupations Quiz, in aid of St Erth Twinning Association, closing date 30th April 2013.
11. Oscars Quiz Try to guess the Oscar winning Film, Actress or Actor from the initials given, in aid of Camps Hill Stars Cheerleaders, closing date 30th April 2013.
12. Dave's Logo Competition pictures of 60 logos to identify, In Aid Of Loros Hospice. Leicester, closing date 30th April 2013.
13. New Quiz 50 questions all answers are something that can be worn, in aid of Haddiscoe Church funds, closing date 30th April 2013.
14. "Double P" quiz All answers are two words both begining with P, in aid of Friockheim BC, closing date 4th May2013.
15. Small Change Quiz 100 questions, in aid of M.a.g.p.a.s., closing date 17th May 2013.
Here is the April edition of Quizzes and Puzzles round up. If you have a new charity quiz feel free to add it to the thread and we will include it in later editions.
Please remember to add contact details ie email or postal address, the cost, the charity or organisation, the theme of the quiz and a closing date, thanks.
If you have already added it to AB you can just post the link to the question.
Please could you post one quiz per answer to avoid confusion, thank you.
Enjoy!!
1. Book Quiz All answers are book titles, in aid of the RAP Foundation, closing date 6th April 2013.
2. Family Quiz 72 questions of varied type eg dingbats, GK connections etc, from Shaw & Crompton Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 6th April 2013.
3. Elliott's Kenya Quiz mostly general knowledge questions, to help raise funds to send the Staffordshire Scouts to Kenya, closing date 11th April 2013.
4. "R People" Quiz, in aid of Lincoln Cat Care, closing date 15th April 2013.
5. Easter Quiz 50 questions, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS CHURCH, closing date 21st April 2013.
6. Sweet Quiz 50 cryptic clues, in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston) (Registered Charity No. 1149935), closing date 26th April 2013.
7. 'Music & Dance' Quiz, in aid of Dean Gibson School, Kendal, closing date 27th April 2013.
8. Shade Card Quiz 60 questions answers are shades or colours, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 27th April 2013.
9. New Quiz for 2013 100 questions of link words, in aid of St James' Church Spilsby, closing date 30th April 2013.
10. Occupations Quiz, in aid of St Erth Twinning Association, closing date 30th April 2013.
11. Oscars Quiz Try to guess the Oscar winning Film, Actress or Actor from the initials given, in aid of Camps Hill Stars Cheerleaders, closing date 30th April 2013.
12. Dave's Logo Competition pictures of 60 logos to identify, In Aid Of Loros Hospice. Leicester, closing date 30th April 2013.
13. New Quiz 50 questions all answers are something that can be worn, in aid of Haddiscoe Church funds, closing date 30th April 2013.
14. "Double P" quiz All answers are two words both begining with P, in aid of Friockheim BC, closing date 4th May2013.
15. Small Change Quiz 100 questions, in aid of M.a.g.p.a.s., closing date 17th May 2013.
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Crealtures Great and Small closed on 31st March 2013. We raised £72 for the Radcliffe Animal Shelter, so many thanks to all who supported it. Winner of £10 prize was Chris Chantler from Bath, £5 spot prize went to Ann Rowe, of Hitchin. Our new quiz is available now - Animal Antics - see posting.
11:19 Wed 03rd Apr 2013
And here are the rest...
16. New Quiz 50 questions in 5 sections, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th May2013.
17. BQ7 Quiz 80 GK questions, in aid of St Mary's Blackpool Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 13th May 2013.
18. Cryptic Christmas Quiz, in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Quiz, closing date 18th May 2013.
19. Link Word Quiz, in aid of Coldstream Flower Show, closing date 22nd May 2013.
20. TV Programs Quiz 48 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challange Trek 2012, closing date 31st May 2013.
21. All Stations For Billericay Quiz 100 clues for railway Station names, in aid of Lions Club of Billericay, closing date 3rd June 2013.
22. New Quiz mixed questions questions, in aid of Filey Southdene Bowls Club, closing date 14th June 2013.
23. Nursery Rhyme Quiz in aid of ack & Jill Playgroup., closing date 15th June 2013.
24. Quiz No 10 – UK Pub Names 50 questions, in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 21st June 2013.
25. Places in Britain Quiz 32 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 21st June 2013.
26. British Isles Quiz 5 60 questions, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 29th June 2013.
27. 'Name That Tune' Quiz , in aid of Deeping Lions Club, closing date 27th July 2013.
28. 'Great British Shires' Quiz 40 questions, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 25th September 2013.
29. Tykes Teaser 2 Quiz , in aid of Snainton Village Hall and Playing Fields Association, closing date 30th September 2013.
16. New Quiz 50 questions in 5 sections, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th May2013.
17. BQ7 Quiz 80 GK questions, in aid of St Mary's Blackpool Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 13th May 2013.
18. Cryptic Christmas Quiz, in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Quiz, closing date 18th May 2013.
19. Link Word Quiz, in aid of Coldstream Flower Show, closing date 22nd May 2013.
20. TV Programs Quiz 48 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challange Trek 2012, closing date 31st May 2013.
21. All Stations For Billericay Quiz 100 clues for railway Station names, in aid of Lions Club of Billericay, closing date 3rd June 2013.
22. New Quiz mixed questions questions, in aid of Filey Southdene Bowls Club, closing date 14th June 2013.
23. Nursery Rhyme Quiz in aid of ack & Jill Playgroup., closing date 15th June 2013.
24. Quiz No 10 – UK Pub Names 50 questions, in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 21st June 2013.
25. Places in Britain Quiz 32 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 21st June 2013.
26. British Isles Quiz 5 60 questions, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 29th June 2013.
27. 'Name That Tune' Quiz , in aid of Deeping Lions Club, closing date 27th July 2013.
28. 'Great British Shires' Quiz 40 questions, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 25th September 2013.
29. Tykes Teaser 2 Quiz , in aid of Snainton Village Hall and Playing Fields Association, closing date 30th September 2013.
St Columba's Church Fundraising Quiz
Vegetable Quiz
26 questions, a mix of straight and cryptic clues.
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date - 8th June 2013
Available by email as Word document (pay on return) from
[email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Chuch), no stamps please, and SAE to:
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
Vegetable Quiz
26 questions, a mix of straight and cryptic clues.
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date - 8th June 2013
Available by email as Word document (pay on return) from
[email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Chuch), no stamps please, and SAE to:
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
UPDATE - Shade Card Quiz
If anyone has recently requested an e-mail copy of this quiz and hasn't received it, please e-mail [email protected]
The original e-mail address should not be used as it's been hijacked !! Media URL: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Question1212593.html#answer-7724524
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If anyone has recently requested an e-mail copy of this quiz and hasn't received it, please e-mail [email protected]
The original e-mail address should not be used as it's been hijacked !! Media URL: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Question1212593.html#answer-7724524
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16. Lizzes Quizzes (9) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
A mix of general knowledge, anagrams & cryptic clues.
4 cash prizes to be won after the closing date of Sun 23rd June 2013
Entry fee £1. (cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support please)
For your copy please send £1 + sae to:
Liz Hardy
27 Whitecross
St Ives
Cambs
PE27 6DR
Thank you
A mix of general knowledge, anagrams & cryptic clues.
4 cash prizes to be won after the closing date of Sun 23rd June 2013
Entry fee £1. (cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support please)
For your copy please send £1 + sae to:
Liz Hardy
27 Whitecross
St Ives
Cambs
PE27 6DR
Thank you
SPR ING quiz. This quiz is in aid of the Romanian Aid Foundation. (www.roaf.org) Closing date – 20th June, 2013. Mixture of 60 questions - 30 answers containing the letters SPR or ING and 30 questions on locations in Wales and and songs by Welsh singers/groups. The quiz costs £1 (cheques payable to C.Giffard). 1st prize £10, runner up £5 and prize of £5 drawn from all entries regardless of score.
If anyone would like a copy emailed to them, I am willing to do that and you can pay on return - [email protected]
Thanks to those who took part in the WIN TER quiz. The winners were: 1st prize – Mrs Jean Redsell of Gravesend. Runner up prize Vicki Reis of Chelmsford and prize from all entries – Mrs J Johns of Bideford.
If anyone would like a copy emailed to them, I am willing to do that and you can pay on return - [email protected]
Thanks to those who took part in the WIN TER quiz. The winners were: 1st prize – Mrs Jean Redsell of Gravesend. Runner up prize Vicki Reis of Chelmsford and prize from all entries – Mrs J Johns of Bideford.
Animal Antics - New quiz in aid of Radcliffe Animal Shelter. All answers relate to animals - 30 general knowledge and 30 pictures. Closing date 31st July 2013.
Send cheque for £1 (payable to J. Gibbons ) or cash to 53 Byron Road, West Bridgford, Nottm. NG2 6DY or email [email protected]
Send cheque for £1 (payable to J. Gibbons ) or cash to 53 Byron Road, West Bridgford, Nottm. NG2 6DY or email [email protected]
Animal Antics Quiz, in aid of the Radcliffe Animal Shelter is now available. It costs £1, so please send a cheque payable to J. Gibbons, or cash, (with a SAE, please!), to 53 Byron Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6DY or email [email protected].
Thirty general knowledge questions and 30 pictures, all relating to animals in some way. £10 prize for winning entry and £5 spot prize from all entires, completed or not. Closing date is 31st July 2013
Thirty general knowledge questions and 30 pictures, all relating to animals in some way. £10 prize for winning entry and £5 spot prize from all entires, completed or not. Closing date is 31st July 2013
New Quiz. St Edmund's Church Carlisle in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.
STORY AND CRYPTIC FAMOUS SONGS AND THE ARTISTS WHO SANG THEM.
Quizzes are available from Mrs Anne McGinn, 46 Grinsdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7LX or on e-mail at [email protected].
Please make any cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Quiz Sheets £1 each
Closing date May 31st 2013
Thanks to all who took part in our DETECTIVE QUIZ
Apologies for the errors-I hope it did not spoil your enjoyment.
There were 8 all correct entries from Mrs E Fenty (Fraserburgh, Jane Evans (Norfolk), Mrs C McCallum (Keighley), Mrs K Watson (Carlisle) Vicky Reis (Chelmsford), Peggy Turpin (Skipton), Mrs M Hutton (Weymouth), and Miss Y Lind (Dumfries). The winner drawn out if the hat was Jane Evans - Well Done.
Our new quiz has a similar story and cryptic format about Famous Songs and artists who sang them. Good Luck
STORY AND CRYPTIC FAMOUS SONGS AND THE ARTISTS WHO SANG THEM.
Quizzes are available from Mrs Anne McGinn, 46 Grinsdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7LX or on e-mail at [email protected].
Please make any cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Quiz Sheets £1 each
Closing date May 31st 2013
Thanks to all who took part in our DETECTIVE QUIZ
Apologies for the errors-I hope it did not spoil your enjoyment.
There were 8 all correct entries from Mrs E Fenty (Fraserburgh, Jane Evans (Norfolk), Mrs C McCallum (Keighley), Mrs K Watson (Carlisle) Vicky Reis (Chelmsford), Peggy Turpin (Skipton), Mrs M Hutton (Weymouth), and Miss Y Lind (Dumfries). The winner drawn out if the hat was Jane Evans - Well Done.
Our new quiz has a similar story and cryptic format about Famous Songs and artists who sang them. Good Luck
Animal Antics Quiz - I tried to e-mail for this quiz but it came back
e-mail does not exist.
Is the e-mail correct?
the e-mail I used was [email protected]
e-mail does not exist.
Is the e-mail correct?
the e-mail I used was [email protected]
Think it should be [email protected]
NEW QUIZ AVAILABLE
Thera Trust (Reg'd No. 1090163) is pleased to announce the next quiz for Spring 2013 is now available.
40 general knowledge questions in different categories.
First Prize: £20 Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2013.
Please send £1 per quiz + s.s.a.e to: Mrs Sharon Shortland, Laurel House, Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach PE21 8LH
Cheques made payable to: Thera Trust. Please fasten coins in envelope securely.
Thank You for your continued support. www.thera.co.uk @theratrust
Thera Trust (Reg'd No. 1090163) is pleased to announce the next quiz for Spring 2013 is now available.
40 general knowledge questions in different categories.
First Prize: £20 Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2013.
Please send £1 per quiz + s.s.a.e to: Mrs Sharon Shortland, Laurel House, Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach PE21 8LH
Cheques made payable to: Thera Trust. Please fasten coins in envelope securely.
Thank You for your continued support. www.thera.co.uk @theratrust
NEW QUIZ in aid of The RAP Foundation.
The theme is Animals (no birds or fish).
Copies can be obtained from:
Y. Lind
16 MacDiarmid Road
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3RZ
Price is ONLY 50p
Any cheques should be made payable to The RAP Foundation.
Closing date is 15th June 2013
Also available by email(PLEASE pay on return), from:
[email protected]
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Books Quiz. Your support means a lot.
The winner was P. Kellett of Barnsley.
£115 was raised for the charity.
Thanks.
The theme is Animals (no birds or fish).
Copies can be obtained from:
Y. Lind
16 MacDiarmid Road
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3RZ
Price is ONLY 50p
Any cheques should be made payable to The RAP Foundation.
Closing date is 15th June 2013
Also available by email(PLEASE pay on return), from:
[email protected]
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Books Quiz. Your support means a lot.
The winner was P. Kellett of Barnsley.
£115 was raised for the charity.
Thanks.
MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, CAUSEWAY LANE, MATLOCK, DE4 3AR Tel 01629 583866
PLEASE SEND £1 and SAE to the above address for a copy of the quiz mentioned below
“A RECIPE QUIZ”
AFTER WATCHING SEVERAL COOKERY PROGRAMMES ON TV, I WAS INSPIRED TO CREATE THIS QUIZ,
FROM THE CRYPTIC CLUES, FIND THE RECIPE TITLES,
YOU MAY ALSO SEE SOME OF THEM ON A MENU,
BUT ALL ARE TAKEN FROM MY FAIRLY OLD COOKERY BOOK (A HINT, IT IS NOT MRS BEETON, THE BOOK IS NOT THAT OLD)
COST £1 EACH, FOR CLUB FUNDS
Entries to be returned 31ST JULY 2013
CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNER/S THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK – REMEMBER THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL
IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE ANSWERS TO THE LAST QUIZ (THE BCDF QUIZ) ASK FOR ONE WITH THE REQEST FOR THE NEW NEW.
THANK YOU!
PLEASE SEND £1 and SAE to the above address for a copy of the quiz mentioned below
“A RECIPE QUIZ”
AFTER WATCHING SEVERAL COOKERY PROGRAMMES ON TV, I WAS INSPIRED TO CREATE THIS QUIZ,
FROM THE CRYPTIC CLUES, FIND THE RECIPE TITLES,
YOU MAY ALSO SEE SOME OF THEM ON A MENU,
BUT ALL ARE TAKEN FROM MY FAIRLY OLD COOKERY BOOK (A HINT, IT IS NOT MRS BEETON, THE BOOK IS NOT THAT OLD)
COST £1 EACH, FOR CLUB FUNDS
Entries to be returned 31ST JULY 2013
CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNER/S THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK – REMEMBER THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL
IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE ANSWERS TO THE LAST QUIZ (THE BCDF QUIZ) ASK FOR ONE WITH THE REQEST FOR THE NEW NEW.
THANK YOU!
I saw above that someone had posted the winners to a quiz, may i do the same
WINNERS OF “THE BCDF QUIZ”
FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HAVE A TIE OF SIX PEOPLE,
AS I DON’T LIKE THE IDEA OF JUST PICKING ONE PERSON OUT, ALL SIX ARE WINNERS! AND JUST DROPPED HALF A POINT GIVING 109.5 POINTS
EACH RECEIVES £5 - SORRY IT IS NOT MORE!
S HENNESSEY KENT
M KAY CHESHIRE
C TOWNSEND CHESHIRE
N SPENCE LEICESTER
S & H WALSHAW FIFE
L PATERSON CLACKS
All clues were solved, the one that puzzled a lot of you was number 73 The currant tea cake animal - answer Dalmation, ie a spotty dog, not Cur in the question, sorry!
I must apologise for not sending the answers and the New Quiz out, what with both myself and my husband having colds in March then the weather, it has taken me a while to sort it. Anyway, it is now on sale , I hope you like it!
WINNERS OF “THE BCDF QUIZ”
FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HAVE A TIE OF SIX PEOPLE,
AS I DON’T LIKE THE IDEA OF JUST PICKING ONE PERSON OUT, ALL SIX ARE WINNERS! AND JUST DROPPED HALF A POINT GIVING 109.5 POINTS
EACH RECEIVES £5 - SORRY IT IS NOT MORE!
S HENNESSEY KENT
M KAY CHESHIRE
C TOWNSEND CHESHIRE
N SPENCE LEICESTER
S & H WALSHAW FIFE
L PATERSON CLACKS
All clues were solved, the one that puzzled a lot of you was number 73 The currant tea cake animal - answer Dalmation, ie a spotty dog, not Cur in the question, sorry!
I must apologise for not sending the answers and the New Quiz out, what with both myself and my husband having colds in March then the weather, it has taken me a while to sort it. Anyway, it is now on sale , I hope you like it!
Herbs and Spices Quiz in aid of 6th Chatteris Brownies
Please send SAE & £1 (Chqs to "6th Chatteris Brownies",
or cash taped down) to:
Mrs Ann Smith,
87 London Road,
Chatteris,
Cambs.,
PE16 6LW
Closing Date 31st May. Prize £10. Cryptic.
Congratulations to Pam Kellett, winner of our Birds of Britain Quiz
Please send SAE & £1 (Chqs to "6th Chatteris Brownies",
or cash taped down) to:
Mrs Ann Smith,
87 London Road,
Chatteris,
Cambs.,
PE16 6LW
Closing Date 31st May. Prize £10. Cryptic.
Congratulations to Pam Kellett, winner of our Birds of Britain Quiz
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