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Quizzes and Puzzles Round Up March 2012
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Dear All,
Here is the March edition of the Quizzes and Puzzles round up. Is it me or is this year going really quickly!
Please add in any other quizzes you have to this thread in the usual way. Please remember to add in the closing date and which charity it is for.
There is a load again this month so enjoy!
1. New Places Quiz 50 cryptic clues to locations on a map in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston) (Charity No. XT26395), closing date 14th March.
2. Word Connection Quiz for WISBECH SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 18th March.
3. WEDDED BLISS Quiz 100 clues all loosely related to Weddings, in aid of M.A.G.P.A.S., closing date 27th March.
4. Dingbats Quiz 48 questions for The Cinnamon Trust, closing date 31st March.
5. Gems and Precious Metals Quiz in aid of 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 31st March.
6. New Link Word Quiz 50 clues to support raise funds for Berwickshire Federation SWRI's 90th Birthday, closing date 31st March.
7. Music Quiz 100 questions for St James Church, Spilsby, closing date 2nd April.
8. M People Quiz 40 clues in aid of Lincoln Cat Care, closing date 2nd April.
9. Baking day Quiz answers are things you might make or use on baking day for Parkinsons UK (Kendal Branch), closing date 5th April.
10. The Spring Quiz 125 cryptic questions about musicians for Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 7th April.
11. Family Quiz a mix of dingbats, ditloids, connections, alternatives and general knowledge in aid of Shaw & Crompton Macmillan Cancer Support 2012, closing date 14th April.
12. All Steamed Up Quiz 80 cryptic clues to steam locomotive names in aid of Billericay Lions, closing date 14th April.
13. Big Quiz 3 for St Mary's Hall Fund, closing date 16th April.
14. Easter Quiz 60 questions in aid of the Welsh Air Ambulance (Mayor's Charity), closing date 16th April.
15. Place name Quiz for Liver transport unit Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, closing date 28th April.
16. Missing Letters Quiz for Elaine Leith's London Marathon in aid of CHILDREN 1ST, closing date 30th April.
17. Think of a Number Quiz for 1st Kirkbymoorsde Scout Group (Charity No.700005), closing date 30th April.
18. TV Programmes (Old & Newer) Quiz in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, closing date 1st May.
19. Spring Quiz 50 questions for Save the Children, closing date 12th May.
20. Where there’s a WILL quiz there is no charity mentioned here so up to you if you want to take part, closing date 31st May.
21. What a Carry On Quiz 100 questions based on the original Carry on films in aid of whittlesey diamond jubilee committee, closing date 31st May.
22. New Quiz 48 cryptic questions about pop groups and singers for Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challenge Trek 2012, closing date 1st June.
23. The Natural World Quiz 50 questions in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 22nd June.
24. New Quiz 60 questions Cryptic/General Knowledge/Anagrams of place names in British Isles containing a boy’s name, aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, please use the correct PayPal link, closing date 30th June.
25. Coast to Coast Quiz 40 clues to coastal locations around Great Britain in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 21st July.
26. GOLD THEME quiz 70 questions with a GOLD connection in the question or the answer in aid of Lincolnshire Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. Registered Charity No. 1038320, closing date 31st August.
27. Brain of Monty quiz answers all have MONT in them for restoration projects on the Montgomery Canal. No specific closing date mention but winners to be announced on 2nd September so get them in before then.
28. Who Am I? Picture quiz 180 clues to famous faces in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 1st September.
Please add in any other quizzes you have to this thread in the usual way. Please remember to add in the closing date and which charity it is for.
There is a load again this month so enjoy!
1. New Places Quiz 50 cryptic clues to locations on a map in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston) (Charity No. XT26395), closing date 14th March.
2. Word Connection Quiz for WISBECH SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 18th March.
3. WEDDED BLISS Quiz 100 clues all loosely related to Weddings, in aid of M.A.G.P.A.S., closing date 27th March.
4. Dingbats Quiz 48 questions for The Cinnamon Trust, closing date 31st March.
5. Gems and Precious Metals Quiz in aid of 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 31st March.
6. New Link Word Quiz 50 clues to support raise funds for Berwickshire Federation SWRI's 90th Birthday, closing date 31st March.
7. Music Quiz 100 questions for St James Church, Spilsby, closing date 2nd April.
8. M People Quiz 40 clues in aid of Lincoln Cat Care, closing date 2nd April.
9. Baking day Quiz answers are things you might make or use on baking day for Parkinsons UK (Kendal Branch), closing date 5th April.
10. The Spring Quiz 125 cryptic questions about musicians for Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 7th April.
11. Family Quiz a mix of dingbats, ditloids, connections, alternatives and general knowledge in aid of Shaw & Crompton Macmillan Cancer Support 2012, closing date 14th April.
12. All Steamed Up Quiz 80 cryptic clues to steam locomotive names in aid of Billericay Lions, closing date 14th April.
13. Big Quiz 3 for St Mary's Hall Fund, closing date 16th April.
14. Easter Quiz 60 questions in aid of the Welsh Air Ambulance (Mayor's Charity), closing date 16th April.
15. Place name Quiz for Liver transport unit Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, closing date 28th April.
16. Missing Letters Quiz for Elaine Leith's London Marathon in aid of CHILDREN 1ST, closing date 30th April.
17. Think of a Number Quiz for 1st Kirkbymoorsde Scout Group (Charity No.700005), closing date 30th April.
18. TV Programmes (Old & Newer) Quiz in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, closing date 1st May.
19. Spring Quiz 50 questions for Save the Children, closing date 12th May.
20. Where there’s a WILL quiz there is no charity mentioned here so up to you if you want to take part, closing date 31st May.
21. What a Carry On Quiz 100 questions based on the original Carry on films in aid of whittlesey diamond jubilee committee, closing date 31st May.
22. New Quiz 48 cryptic questions about pop groups and singers for Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challenge Trek 2012, closing date 1st June.
23. The Natural World Quiz 50 questions in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 22nd June.
24. New Quiz 60 questions Cryptic/General Knowledge/Anagrams of place names in British Isles containing a boy’s name, aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, please use the correct PayPal link, closing date 30th June.
25. Coast to Coast Quiz 40 clues to coastal locations around Great Britain in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 21st July.
26. GOLD THEME quiz 70 questions with a GOLD connection in the question or the answer in aid of Lincolnshire Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. Registered Charity No. 1038320, closing date 31st August.
27. Brain of Monty quiz answers all have MONT in them for restoration projects on the Montgomery Canal. No specific closing date mention but winners to be announced on 2nd September so get them in before then.
28. Who Am I? Picture quiz 180 clues to famous faces in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 1st September.
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The answers to the January Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support have been posted here: http://macmillanquizzer.blogspot.com/
91 entries have been received, which are now being marked.
I expect to announce the winner late on Sunday 4th March.
Thank you to everyone who took part. We raised £644 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
91 entries have been received, which are now being marked.
I expect to announce the winner late on Sunday 4th March.
Thank you to everyone who took part. We raised £644 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME. New quiz fundraising for Erpingham Football Club. Closing date is 30th April. 50 clues, mostly cryptic, about sports, games and pastimes. Payment by PayPal at [email protected] - £1.50 per copy. Thank you for your support.
Further Stamp Discussion: http://www.theanswerb...Question1111240.html/
MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, CAUSEWAY LANE, MATLOCK, DE4 3AR Tel 01629 583866
PRESENT A QUIZ CALLED
“OCCUPATIONS”
Send £1 plus SAE to the address above
FIND THE ‘OCCUPATIONS’ FROM THE CRYPTIC CLUES. SOME ARE ‘OLD FASHIONED’, SOME MAY NOT EVEN BE ‘PAID JOBS’.
SOME MAY BE THE SAME BUT WITH A DIFFERENT NAME.
PLUS – THERE IS A MESSAGE TO BE FOUND!
PLEASE WRITE THE MESSAGE IN THE SPACE AT THE END OF THE QUIZ
Entries to be returned by 31st May 2012
CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNER/S
PRESENT A QUIZ CALLED
“OCCUPATIONS”
Send £1 plus SAE to the address above
FIND THE ‘OCCUPATIONS’ FROM THE CRYPTIC CLUES. SOME ARE ‘OLD FASHIONED’, SOME MAY NOT EVEN BE ‘PAID JOBS’.
SOME MAY BE THE SAME BUT WITH A DIFFERENT NAME.
PLUS – THERE IS A MESSAGE TO BE FOUND!
PLEASE WRITE THE MESSAGE IN THE SPACE AT THE END OF THE QUIZ
Entries to be returned by 31st May 2012
CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNER/S
The January Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support - announcement of winner
The marking is complete. 105 entries were received of which 22 were correct. The winner will be announced later today at http://macmillanquizzer.blogspot.com/
Thanks to everyone who supported this quiz.
The marking is complete. 105 entries were received of which 22 were correct. The winner will be announced later today at http://macmillanquizzer.blogspot.com/
Thanks to everyone who supported this quiz.
New Deepings Lions Quiz
Deeping Lions Club have released their annual Quiz with the subject 'Silver Screen'. Costs £1.00 with first prize of £100, there are also prizes of £50, £25 and £10.
Closing date is 28th July 2012
They are available from Deepings Lions Club - Quiz 2012, P.O. Box 119, Market Deeping, Peterborough. PE6 6AZ.. Cheques should be made payable to Deepings Lions Club. A SAE is also required. All the proceeds of this quiz are used for charitable and welfare purposes.
Deeping Lions Club have released their annual Quiz with the subject 'Silver Screen'. Costs £1.00 with first prize of £100, there are also prizes of £50, £25 and £10.
Closing date is 28th July 2012
They are available from Deepings Lions Club - Quiz 2012, P.O. Box 119, Market Deeping, Peterborough. PE6 6AZ.. Cheques should be made payable to Deepings Lions Club. A SAE is also required. All the proceeds of this quiz are used for charitable and welfare purposes.
Hampshire Search and Rescue's (Reg. Charity 1098332) latest quiz "CRAZY HORSES" is now available. 100 general knowledge questions all with a reference in some way to horses in either the question or the answer.
Closing Date: Monday 30th April 2012.
£1 per quiz with £25 first prize and 2 x £5 prizes awarded to 2 entries drawn at random regardless the number of questions answered correctly.
Please send entry fee + s.a.e. to: HANTSAR quiz, 7 Fromond Road, Winchester, Hants, SO22 6DS.
Cheques made payable to: HANTSAR.
All proceeds raised from the quiz goes towards supporting the team in the searches for vulnerable missing people.
Thank You all for your support
Closing Date: Monday 30th April 2012.
£1 per quiz with £25 first prize and 2 x £5 prizes awarded to 2 entries drawn at random regardless the number of questions answered correctly.
Please send entry fee + s.a.e. to: HANTSAR quiz, 7 Fromond Road, Winchester, Hants, SO22 6DS.
Cheques made payable to: HANTSAR.
All proceeds raised from the quiz goes towards supporting the team in the searches for vulnerable missing people.
Thank You all for your support
If anyone is experiencing difficulty with using http://www.justgiving.com/theSpringQuiz to get a copy of the Spring Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support, please drop me an email at [email protected]
Thank you to everyone who has supported to date.
Thank you to everyone who has supported to date.
Update on the Spring Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support here: http://www.theanswerb.../Question1115543.html and at http://macmillanquizz...om/p/latest-news.html
Everest Sub Camp - The Quiz
All money raised will be used to organise activities for Scouts and Guides on the Everest Sub Camp at the Essex International Jamboree 2012
Full details at http://www.theanswerb.../Question1116605.html
Download from - http://everestsubcamp.moonfruit.com/
All money raised will be used to organise activities for Scouts and Guides on the Everest Sub Camp at the Essex International Jamboree 2012
Full details at http://www.theanswerb.../Question1116605.html
Download from - http://everestsubcamp.moonfruit.com/
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