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Quizzes & Puzzles Round Up April 2015
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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 it is vital that you add contact details ie email or postal address, the closing date, the cost, where the quiz funds will be going and the theme of the quiz,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.
Happy Quizzing!
1. New Quiz, in aid of LIGUSA CROSSROADS ( www.ligusa.org.uk), closing date Easter 2015.
2. General Knowledge Quiz, in aid of St Mary's Church Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 18th April, 2015.
3. SSafa Quiz, 100 questions, in aid of SSAFA, closing date 27th April, 2015.
4. Sea and River Songs Quiz, correction here, in aid of Wells Branch RNLI, closing date 28th April, 2015.
5. Easter Quiz, 75 questions, in aid of Wesley Pre-School New Build Fund, closing date 30th April, 2015.
6. Too May Cooks Quiz , in aid of Water Aid, closing date 30th April, 2015.
7. Four Seasons Quiz, 60 varied clues , in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 30th April, 2015.
8. 50/50 Quiz 50 Pop Groups & 50 TV Programme Questions some corrections here, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society, closing date 30th April, 2015.
9. To B or not To Bee Quiz, 5 sections including anagrams, famous people, words containing the word Bee, in aid of Honiton Library, closing date 30th April, 2015.
10. Modes of Transport Quiz, 35 clues, for St George's Church, Dumfries fundraiser in aid of church outreach activities, closing date 30th April, 2015.
11. New Quiz Anagrams of male singers past and present, some corrections here, in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st May, 2015.
12. New Quiz 72 varied questions correction here, this is now avaiable by email , in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st May, 2015.
13. New Quiz 50 varied questions, in aid of Higham Ferrers Branch of Save the Children, closing date 10th May, 2015.
14. New Quiz Multi Subject Quiz, in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, closing date 31st May, 2015.
15. Song Titles Quiz, 48 varied clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 6th June, 2015.
16. Musical Quiz, 25 mixed questions, in aid of St Columba's Church, closing date 6th June, 2015.
17. Double F Quiz, Assorted questions - all give a 2 word answer both beginning with the letter 'F', in aid of Magpas, closing date 7th June, 2015.
18. Spring Quiz, 60 mixed questions, in aid of Romanian Aid Foundation (www.roaf.org), closing date 13th June, 2015.
19. New Quiz, in aid of Friockheim BC, closing date 13th June, 2015.
20. Cake & Desserts Quiz, correction here, in aid of The RAP Foundation, closing date 14th June, 2015.
21. Blockbusters Quiz, 30 clues similar to TV Game Show eg which ‘BH’ sang with the The Crickets, in aid of Treetops Hospice (Regd Charity No. 519540), closing date 25th June, 2015.
22. Animal Breeds Quiz, 50 cryptic clues, in aid of Supporters of Southgates Medical Centre or SOSMC, closing date 26th June, 2015.
23. Quiz no 9, 60 varied clues, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 30th June, 2015.
24. As Easy As ABC Quiz, in aid of Rushden Children's Society, closing date 30th June, 2015.
25. Picture Quiz, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 31st July, 2015.
26 New Quiz, 50 questions, in aid of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at Capel le Ferne, closing date 30th July, 2015.
27. BRITISH ISLES Quiz, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 24th October, 2015.
28. Blesma Quiz, all answers are place names in Great Britain, additional info here, in aid of Blesma (formerly known as British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association), closing date 31st October, 2015.
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 it is vital that you add contact details ie email or postal address, the closing date, the cost, where the quiz funds will be going and the theme of the quiz,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.
Happy Quizzing!
1. New Quiz, in aid of LIGUSA CROSSROADS ( www.ligusa.org.uk), closing date Easter 2015.
2. General Knowledge Quiz, in aid of St Mary's Church Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 18th April, 2015.
3. SSafa Quiz, 100 questions, in aid of SSAFA, closing date 27th April, 2015.
4. Sea and River Songs Quiz, correction here, in aid of Wells Branch RNLI, closing date 28th April, 2015.
5. Easter Quiz, 75 questions, in aid of Wesley Pre-School New Build Fund, closing date 30th April, 2015.
6. Too May Cooks Quiz , in aid of Water Aid, closing date 30th April, 2015.
7. Four Seasons Quiz, 60 varied clues , in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 30th April, 2015.
8. 50/50 Quiz 50 Pop Groups & 50 TV Programme Questions some corrections here, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society, closing date 30th April, 2015.
9. To B or not To Bee Quiz, 5 sections including anagrams, famous people, words containing the word Bee, in aid of Honiton Library, closing date 30th April, 2015.
10. Modes of Transport Quiz, 35 clues, for St George's Church, Dumfries fundraiser in aid of church outreach activities, closing date 30th April, 2015.
11. New Quiz Anagrams of male singers past and present, some corrections here, in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st May, 2015.
12. New Quiz 72 varied questions correction here, this is now avaiable by email , in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st May, 2015.
13. New Quiz 50 varied questions, in aid of Higham Ferrers Branch of Save the Children, closing date 10th May, 2015.
14. New Quiz Multi Subject Quiz, in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, closing date 31st May, 2015.
15. Song Titles Quiz, 48 varied clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 6th June, 2015.
16. Musical Quiz, 25 mixed questions, in aid of St Columba's Church, closing date 6th June, 2015.
17. Double F Quiz, Assorted questions - all give a 2 word answer both beginning with the letter 'F', in aid of Magpas, closing date 7th June, 2015.
18. Spring Quiz, 60 mixed questions, in aid of Romanian Aid Foundation (www.roaf.org), closing date 13th June, 2015.
19. New Quiz, in aid of Friockheim BC, closing date 13th June, 2015.
20. Cake & Desserts Quiz, correction here, in aid of The RAP Foundation, closing date 14th June, 2015.
21. Blockbusters Quiz, 30 clues similar to TV Game Show eg which ‘BH’ sang with the The Crickets, in aid of Treetops Hospice (Regd Charity No. 519540), closing date 25th June, 2015.
22. Animal Breeds Quiz, 50 cryptic clues, in aid of Supporters of Southgates Medical Centre or SOSMC, closing date 26th June, 2015.
23. Quiz no 9, 60 varied clues, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 30th June, 2015.
24. As Easy As ABC Quiz, in aid of Rushden Children's Society, closing date 30th June, 2015.
25. Picture Quiz, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 31st July, 2015.
26 New Quiz, 50 questions, in aid of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at Capel le Ferne, closing date 30th July, 2015.
27. BRITISH ISLES Quiz, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 24th October, 2015.
28. Blesma Quiz, all answers are place names in Great Britain, additional info here, in aid of Blesma (formerly known as British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association), closing date 31st October, 2015.
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Matthew's Canada Quiz I’m very sorry for the long delay in getting back to you regarding the result of the ‘Canada Quiz’. We were planning on making the draw last week but as it was very busy over Easter, we decided to defer the draw until today (
11:34 Mon 13th Apr 2015
Answers for COME DANCING quiz:
COME DANCING! - ANSWERS
We would like to thank all of you who bought the quiz - you raised £483, which is greatly appreciated. There were seven people who got 49 correct answers, though not all had the same incorrect answer, so a draw was held to determine the winner, MRS. C. BURNS, NORWICH, who has very kindly donated her prize back to the charity. Congratulations to her, and commiserations to the others.
Many thanks to our friends at home and abroad who helped us sell it, online quiz sites, and also our regular stockists:
ALBY POST OFFICE; M.F. BARNWELL & SON; COXFORDS BUTCHERS, AYLSHAM; EAST RUNTON BUTCHERS; FOOD LOVERS CAFÉ, AYLSHAM; THE HAIG CLUB, MUNDESLEY; WEST RUNTON POST OFFICE .
1. Royal formality for beginners? QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S BALL
2. Punch graduate, Dad! LAMBADA
3. Don’t stick! TWIST
4. High fashion, designer footwear? (Bally) BALLET SHOES
5. Cuban lizard? (Havana) HAVA NAGILA
6. Don’t ask me to be your partner! I WON’T DANCE
7. Drink and leave! (T, go) TANGO
8. End after dark! BLACK BOTTOM
9. Native American ball! WAR DANCE
10. Weekend frenzy? SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
11. Abdominal movement! BELLY DANCE
12. Performed solely by Mr. Pastry? DASHING WHITE SERGEANT
13. Haunch of a deer! (huckle = haunch) HUCKLEBUCK
14. Best on cottage pie? MASHED POTATO
15. Yankee could be very charming! AMERICAN SMOOTH
16. Farewell and thank you! (vale) VALETA
17. Lumberjacks’ do! WOODCHOPPERS’ BALL
18. Manual for rock’ n’ roll? HAND JIVE
19. The crazy way of moving! THE LOCOMOTION
20. Performed by old car manufacturer! MORRIS DANCE
21. Company counter charged small amount! COTILLION
22. Two tins! CAN - CAN
23. Affair at Ben Nevis? HIGHLAND FLING
24. Definitively a dance venue! STRICTLY BALLROOM
25. Journalist had a dance! (hack) HAKA
26. Athletic, almost! (Charlton) CHARLESTON
27. Stroll in the East End? LAMBETH WALK
28. Visible fire on Warrant Officer! FLAMENCO
29. Light - hearted Highlanders! GAY GORDONS
30. Control a bright star? BOSSANOVA
31. Lupine parties! DANCES WITH WOLVES
32. One of four goes to stream in the east! QUADRILLE
33. According to the story, they danced on their own! THE RED SHOES
34. A couple of soldiers pace! MILITARY TWO - STEP
35. Concealed piece of sporting equipment? MASKED BALL
36. Two Flower - People tremble! HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE
37. Smallest amount you consumed? MINUET
38. Celebrity! FAME
39. Short jacket? BOLERO
40. Sent by witch to torment Dorothy and friends? JITTERBUG
(The Wizard of Oz)
41. Keep going after 10! (film) STAYING ALIVE
42. Disordered movement? ST. VITUS’ DANCE
43. Show - off moves! FLASHDANCE
44. The very small dance! THE MINUTE WALTZ
45. Ate a bit of cotton! EIGHTSOME REEL
46. Step out on water? RIVERDANCE
47. Girl with American garden? (gal, yard) GALLIARD
48. Lay bare the salix! STRIP THE WILLOW
49. Mechanical guiding device? JIG
50. Keep me in mind for the finale! SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
Our next quiz will go on sale beginning of April, 2015, and run through until mid-June. If you would like to reserve a copy, please send £1.50 to:
ANNA and GLYN OSGOTHORPE,
KEEP MOAT,
THE STREET,
ERPINGHAM,
NORFOLK
NR11 7QB
It is essential to enclose either an email address or s.a.e.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: MRS. A. OSGOTHORPE. You may also buy the quiz by paying £1.50 into the PayPal account associated with our email address - it’s cheaper than postage, and makes a little more for the charity. It would be helpful if you didn’t send cash in the post - yet again, we’ve had envelopes opened and money removed.
If you have any queries, or think that you can help with selling, please contact us at:
annaosgo@gmai
COME DANCING! - ANSWERS
We would like to thank all of you who bought the quiz - you raised £483, which is greatly appreciated. There were seven people who got 49 correct answers, though not all had the same incorrect answer, so a draw was held to determine the winner, MRS. C. BURNS, NORWICH, who has very kindly donated her prize back to the charity. Congratulations to her, and commiserations to the others.
Many thanks to our friends at home and abroad who helped us sell it, online quiz sites, and also our regular stockists:
ALBY POST OFFICE; M.F. BARNWELL & SON; COXFORDS BUTCHERS, AYLSHAM; EAST RUNTON BUTCHERS; FOOD LOVERS CAFÉ, AYLSHAM; THE HAIG CLUB, MUNDESLEY; WEST RUNTON POST OFFICE .
1. Royal formality for beginners? QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S BALL
2. Punch graduate, Dad! LAMBADA
3. Don’t stick! TWIST
4. High fashion, designer footwear? (Bally) BALLET SHOES
5. Cuban lizard? (Havana) HAVA NAGILA
6. Don’t ask me to be your partner! I WON’T DANCE
7. Drink and leave! (T, go) TANGO
8. End after dark! BLACK BOTTOM
9. Native American ball! WAR DANCE
10. Weekend frenzy? SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
11. Abdominal movement! BELLY DANCE
12. Performed solely by Mr. Pastry? DASHING WHITE SERGEANT
13. Haunch of a deer! (huckle = haunch) HUCKLEBUCK
14. Best on cottage pie? MASHED POTATO
15. Yankee could be very charming! AMERICAN SMOOTH
16. Farewell and thank you! (vale) VALETA
17. Lumberjacks’ do! WOODCHOPPERS’ BALL
18. Manual for rock’ n’ roll? HAND JIVE
19. The crazy way of moving! THE LOCOMOTION
20. Performed by old car manufacturer! MORRIS DANCE
21. Company counter charged small amount! COTILLION
22. Two tins! CAN - CAN
23. Affair at Ben Nevis? HIGHLAND FLING
24. Definitively a dance venue! STRICTLY BALLROOM
25. Journalist had a dance! (hack) HAKA
26. Athletic, almost! (Charlton) CHARLESTON
27. Stroll in the East End? LAMBETH WALK
28. Visible fire on Warrant Officer! FLAMENCO
29. Light - hearted Highlanders! GAY GORDONS
30. Control a bright star? BOSSANOVA
31. Lupine parties! DANCES WITH WOLVES
32. One of four goes to stream in the east! QUADRILLE
33. According to the story, they danced on their own! THE RED SHOES
34. A couple of soldiers pace! MILITARY TWO - STEP
35. Concealed piece of sporting equipment? MASKED BALL
36. Two Flower - People tremble! HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE
37. Smallest amount you consumed? MINUET
38. Celebrity! FAME
39. Short jacket? BOLERO
40. Sent by witch to torment Dorothy and friends? JITTERBUG
(The Wizard of Oz)
41. Keep going after 10! (film) STAYING ALIVE
42. Disordered movement? ST. VITUS’ DANCE
43. Show - off moves! FLASHDANCE
44. The very small dance! THE MINUTE WALTZ
45. Ate a bit of cotton! EIGHTSOME REEL
46. Step out on water? RIVERDANCE
47. Girl with American garden? (gal, yard) GALLIARD
48. Lay bare the salix! STRIP THE WILLOW
49. Mechanical guiding device? JIG
50. Keep me in mind for the finale! SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
Our next quiz will go on sale beginning of April, 2015, and run through until mid-June. If you would like to reserve a copy, please send £1.50 to:
ANNA and GLYN OSGOTHORPE,
KEEP MOAT,
THE STREET,
ERPINGHAM,
NORFOLK
NR11 7QB
It is essential to enclose either an email address or s.a.e.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: MRS. A. OSGOTHORPE. You may also buy the quiz by paying £1.50 into the PayPal account associated with our email address - it’s cheaper than postage, and makes a little more for the charity. It would be helpful if you didn’t send cash in the post - yet again, we’ve had envelopes opened and money removed.
If you have any queries, or think that you can help with selling, please contact us at:
annaosgo@gmai
NEW QUIZ: FOOTBALL FOCUS, raising funds for THE BIG C. The answers to the cryptic clues are he names of cities and towns or townships who have at least one football team in the Premiership, Championship, League One and League Two of England or Scotland, or the Welsh or Northern Irish Premiership. To obtain a copy, please send £1.50 to:
ANNA and GLYN OSGOTHORPE,
KEEP MOAT,
THE STREET,
ERPINGHAM,
NORFOLK
NR11 7QB
It is essential to enclose either an email address or s.a.e.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: MRS. A. OSGOTHORPE. You may also buy the quiz by paying £1.50 into the PayPal account associated with our email address - it’s cheaper than postage, and makes a little more for the charity. It would be helpful if you didn’t send cash in the post - yet again, we’ve had envelopes opened and money removed.
ANNA and GLYN OSGOTHORPE,
KEEP MOAT,
THE STREET,
ERPINGHAM,
NORFOLK
NR11 7QB
It is essential to enclose either an email address or s.a.e.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: MRS. A. OSGOTHORPE. You may also buy the quiz by paying £1.50 into the PayPal account associated with our email address - it’s cheaper than postage, and makes a little more for the charity. It would be helpful if you didn’t send cash in the post - yet again, we’ve had envelopes opened and money removed.
Chocolate Quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised £191.50. We had 161 quizzes returned and out of these 47 were all correct answers. A draw took place and the Winner was Mrs. H.Geddes from Scone , Perth and a £10.00 Marks and Spencer Voucher has been sent out to her.
Thank you all for your continued support to a very worthy cause.
Thank you all for your continued support to a very worthy cause.
NEW Radcliffe Animal Shelter Quiz. JUMPERS - 30 general knowledge + 30 pictures about animals known for their jumping skills. Quiz costs £1 with £10 first prize plus £5 spot prize chosen from all other entries, completed or not. Closing date 30th June 2015. Email [email protected]
ANOTHER NEW QUIZ for Radcliffe Animal Shelter - Creatures No. 6. All 30 general knowledge questions/answers relate to creatures of some kind. Costs £1, with £10 first prize. Apply to [email protected]. Closing date 30th June 2015.
Quiz to raise funds for Greenlaw Youth Club - 30 cryptic clues on Children's toys, games or pastimes, closing date 15 July 2015. Cost £1. To save postage a copy is available by email with pay on return. Please email [email protected]
Matthew's Canada Quiz
I’m very sorry for the long delay in getting back to you regarding the result of the ‘Canada Quiz’. We were planning on making the draw last week but as it was very busy over Easter, we decided to defer the draw until today (12/04/2015).
The ‘Canada Quiz’ raised £30.50 with 36 entrants of which 21 gained full marks.
The winner of this quiz is Peggy Turpin of Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The prize of £10 will be posted to her in due course.
The overall total raised for the trip is a massive £825.49.
I cannot thank you enough for your donation towards my trip as it has obviously gone a long way towards the much needed funding.
This is the last quiz I will be doing as we have more than reached our target of £600.
Thank you for your support
I’m very sorry for the long delay in getting back to you regarding the result of the ‘Canada Quiz’. We were planning on making the draw last week but as it was very busy over Easter, we decided to defer the draw until today (12/04/2015).
The ‘Canada Quiz’ raised £30.50 with 36 entrants of which 21 gained full marks.
The winner of this quiz is Peggy Turpin of Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The prize of £10 will be posted to her in due course.
The overall total raised for the trip is a massive £825.49.
I cannot thank you enough for your donation towards my trip as it has obviously gone a long way towards the much needed funding.
This is the last quiz I will be doing as we have more than reached our target of £600.
Thank you for your support
New 'Word' Quiz for St Oswald's Church , Crowle N Lincs. All answers contain letters ERA or ARE. Cost £1.00 [when you return quiz ] CD June 30th.
By E-mail From [email protected] OR 111A Westgate, Belton DN9 1PY inc SAE + £1.00 for copy of Quiz please. [coin or cheque payable to St Oswald's Church , Crowle PCC] Car quiz raised £125 for church funds. Thank you all so much.... If you haven't received the answers please e-mail me.
By E-mail From [email protected] OR 111A Westgate, Belton DN9 1PY inc SAE + £1.00 for copy of Quiz please. [coin or cheque payable to St Oswald's Church , Crowle PCC] Car quiz raised £125 for church funds. Thank you all so much.... If you haven't received the answers please e-mail me.
‘Collectors and Enthusiasts’
Quiz in aid of Eden Breastcare Unit.
45 cryptic clues leading to specialist names for people who collect or have a keen interest in a particular subject, and the things they collect. Available from S. Smith, 62 Housesteads Road, Carlisle, CA2 7XG or by email from [email protected](pay on return)
Minimum donation £1 per entry. Cheques payable to S Smith, or securely taped £1 coin.
£10 to the winning entry drawn from all correct entries received by the closing date of 30 June 2015.
Quiz in aid of Eden Breastcare Unit.
45 cryptic clues leading to specialist names for people who collect or have a keen interest in a particular subject, and the things they collect. Available from S. Smith, 62 Housesteads Road, Carlisle, CA2 7XG or by email from [email protected](pay on return)
Minimum donation £1 per entry. Cheques payable to S Smith, or securely taped £1 coin.
£10 to the winning entry drawn from all correct entries received by the closing date of 30 June 2015.
Children Of Fiji Fruit And Veg Quiz
70 mostly cryptic clues leading to names of fruits or vegetables. Closing date June 7th 2015. £1 minimum. Pay on line for email copy at
https:/
More info or other ways to get quiz on www.childrenoffiji.co.uk
70 mostly cryptic clues leading to names of fruits or vegetables. Closing date June 7th 2015. £1 minimum. Pay on line for email copy at
https:/
More info or other ways to get quiz on www.childrenoffiji.co.uk
LINCOLNSHIRE IA. The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. Registered Charity No. 1038320.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ. 70 questions.
Available from:
Mrs. Nora Chapman,
6 Jubilee Court,
Nettleham,
Lincoln.
LN2 2FH.
Price £1 + s.a.e. Closing date 29th August, 2015.
£20 prize for the winner.
This quiz is not available by email.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ. 70 questions.
Available from:
Mrs. Nora Chapman,
6 Jubilee Court,
Nettleham,
Lincoln.
LN2 2FH.
Price £1 + s.a.e. Closing date 29th August, 2015.
£20 prize for the winner.
This quiz is not available by email.
MINDBOGGLERS . Quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support 20 questions. 50p Donation. Closing date 4th July, 2015. By post via an s.a.e. to Jeanette Gibson, 7, Cairns Park New Alyth. Perthshire. PH11 8PA or by a Pay on Return e-mail to [email protected]
Daffodil87
The Village Hall At Heage Picture Quiz
Available from Mrs. V. Newey, 21 Spanker Lane, Nether Heage, Derbyshire DE56 2AT. Cost £1 (cheques payable to The Village Hall at Heage) plus SAE, please, or email copy to pay on return from [email protected]. Picture quiz - 120 logos, famous faces, cartoon characters, songs to identify. Closing date 30th June 2015.
16:40 Mon 27th Apr 2015
The Village Hall At Heage Picture Quiz
Available from Mrs. V. Newey, 21 Spanker Lane, Nether Heage, Derbyshire DE56 2AT. Cost £1 (cheques payable to The Village Hall at Heage) plus SAE, please, or email copy to pay on return from [email protected]. Picture quiz - 120 logos, famous faces, cartoon characters, songs to identify. Closing date 30th June 2015.
16:40 Mon 27th Apr 2015
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