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Quizzes & Puzzles Round Up July 2015
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Dear All,
Here is the July 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, i.e. 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. MINDBOGGLERS Quiz 20 clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 4th July, 2015.
2. New Quiz 30 cryptic clues on Children's toys, games or pastimes, in aid of Greenlaw Youth Club, closing date 15th July, 2015.
3. New Quiz, 30 mixed clues all containing the word water, for Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool Water, closing date 21st July, 2015.
4. Headgear Quiz in aid of Fakenham Barnardo's Helpers Group, closing date 28th July, 2015.
5. Picture Quiz, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 31st July, 2015.
6. Garden Quiz, in aid of Chatteris In Bloom, closing date 31st July, 2015.
7. New Quiz, 90 varied questions, in aid of Sibsey Bowls Club, closing date 31st July, 2015.
8. Arts and Crafts Quiz, Cryptic, from 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 31st July, 2015.
9. New Quiz for St Mary's Church Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 1st August, 2015.
10. New Quiz, 100 assorted questions - Double G or H quiz, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 3rd August, 2015.
11. New Quiz Is there a doctor in the house? Raising money for Water Aid, closing date 15th August, 2015.
12. GK Quiz 70 clues, in aid of The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. Registered Charity No. 1038320, closing date 29th August, 2015.
13. Saturday Night at the Movies Quiz 60 varied clues, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 31st August, 2015.
14. Scottish Islands Quiz, 25 questions - straigth, slightly cryptic and anagrams, for St Columba, closing date 5th September, 2015.
15. New Quiz, Friockheim BC new B R quiz, closing date 5th September, 2015.
16. Summer Quiz, 50 varied clues, in aid of SAVE THE CHILDREN, HIGHAM FERRERS, closing date 10th September, 2015.
17. New Quiz, 60 mixed questions, in aid of The Romanian Aid Foundation, closing date 12th September, 2015.
18. New Quiz, 99 varied clues, in aid of CREDITON LIONS, closing date 14th September, 2015.
19. On The Farm Quiz, in aid of The RAP Foundation, closing date 15th September, 2015.
20. New Quiz, General knowledge quiz, in aid of The Compassionate Friends, closing date 30th September, 2015.
21. New Quiz, 100 assorted questions - How Does Your Garden Grow quiz, in aid of the Agincourt 600th anniversary celebrations in Erpingham, Norfolk, closing date 10th October, 2015.
22. 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.
23. New Quiz, 75 varied clues, in aid of the Friends of Rufford Old Hall, closing date 31st October, 2015.
24. FOOTBALL FOCUS Quiz cryptic clues, in aid of THE BIG C, not sure of closing date.
Here is the July 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, i.e. 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. MINDBOGGLERS Quiz 20 clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 4th July, 2015.
2. New Quiz 30 cryptic clues on Children's toys, games or pastimes, in aid of Greenlaw Youth Club, closing date 15th July, 2015.
3. New Quiz, 30 mixed clues all containing the word water, for Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool Water, closing date 21st July, 2015.
4. Headgear Quiz in aid of Fakenham Barnardo's Helpers Group, closing date 28th July, 2015.
5. Picture Quiz, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 31st July, 2015.
6. Garden Quiz, in aid of Chatteris In Bloom, closing date 31st July, 2015.
7. New Quiz, 90 varied questions, in aid of Sibsey Bowls Club, closing date 31st July, 2015.
8. Arts and Crafts Quiz, Cryptic, from 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 31st July, 2015.
9. New Quiz for St Mary's Church Hall Refurbishment Fund, closing date 1st August, 2015.
10. New Quiz, 100 assorted questions - Double G or H quiz, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 3rd August, 2015.
11. New Quiz Is there a doctor in the house? Raising money for Water Aid, closing date 15th August, 2015.
12. GK Quiz 70 clues, in aid of The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. Registered Charity No. 1038320, closing date 29th August, 2015.
13. Saturday Night at the Movies Quiz 60 varied clues, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 31st August, 2015.
14. Scottish Islands Quiz, 25 questions - straigth, slightly cryptic and anagrams, for St Columba, closing date 5th September, 2015.
15. New Quiz, Friockheim BC new B R quiz, closing date 5th September, 2015.
16. Summer Quiz, 50 varied clues, in aid of SAVE THE CHILDREN, HIGHAM FERRERS, closing date 10th September, 2015.
17. New Quiz, 60 mixed questions, in aid of The Romanian Aid Foundation, closing date 12th September, 2015.
18. New Quiz, 99 varied clues, in aid of CREDITON LIONS, closing date 14th September, 2015.
19. On The Farm Quiz, in aid of The RAP Foundation, closing date 15th September, 2015.
20. New Quiz, General knowledge quiz, in aid of The Compassionate Friends, closing date 30th September, 2015.
21. New Quiz, 100 assorted questions - How Does Your Garden Grow quiz, in aid of the Agincourt 600th anniversary celebrations in Erpingham, Norfolk, closing date 10th October, 2015.
22. 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.
23. New Quiz, 75 varied clues, in aid of the Friends of Rufford Old Hall, closing date 31st October, 2015.
24. FOOTBALL FOCUS Quiz cryptic clues, in aid of THE BIG C, not sure of closing date.
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A very big thank you to all who supported the Mindbogglers quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support. We had 138 quizzes returned for marking and out of these 38 were all correct. A draw took place to establish a Winner and the Winning name out as Doig's Staff from Blairgowrie, Perthshire. The total amount raised for this quiz was £176.00. There is now a new quiz...
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NEW RADCLIFFE ANIMAL SHELTER QUIZ. Lovely Lepidoptera! 30 questions, 30 pictures all about butterflies and moths. Costs £1, with £10 1st prize and £5 spot prize regardless of score. Apply to [email protected] Closing date 30th September 2015.
2ND NEW QUIZ IN AID OF RADCLIFFE ANIMAL SHELTER Creatures No. 7. 30 questions relating to animals in some way. Costs £1, with £10 prize. Apply to [email protected] Closing date 30th September 2015.
Buxton Mountain Rescue Quiz 10.
60 questions Cryptic/General Knowledge/Anagrams of place names in British Isles containing a Tool of the Trade/DIY/Hardware item.
Closing date: 31st December 2015.
1st Prize: £10 / 2nd Prize £5 randomly picked from all returned sheets.
£1 plus sae to Mrs G Halliday,
'Lorien', Main Road,
Stickney,
Boston,
Lincolnshire, PE22 8AG.
Cheques payable to Buxton Mountain Rescue Team. (if cash please secure well). Also again available by email via Paypal using following link. £1.40p if using this method to cover PayPal charges. If link does not open, copy & paste into web browser.
https:/ /www.pa ypal.co m/cgi-b in/webs cr?cmd= _s-xcli ck& hosted_ button_ id=LDBK 56NCTRZ XA
Email [email protected] should there be any queries.
Sadly, this will be my last quiz so a huge thank you for your ongoing support over the years.
Ps. For those who have already paid, the quizzes were posted yesterday.
60 questions Cryptic/General Knowledge/Anagrams of place names in British Isles containing a Tool of the Trade/DIY/Hardware item.
Closing date: 31st December 2015.
1st Prize: £10 / 2nd Prize £5 randomly picked from all returned sheets.
£1 plus sae to Mrs G Halliday,
'Lorien', Main Road,
Stickney,
Boston,
Lincolnshire, PE22 8AG.
Cheques payable to Buxton Mountain Rescue Team. (if cash please secure well). Also again available by email via Paypal using following link. £1.40p if using this method to cover PayPal charges. If link does not open, copy & paste into web browser.
https:/
Email [email protected] should there be any queries.
Sadly, this will be my last quiz so a huge thank you for your ongoing support over the years.
Ps. For those who have already paid, the quizzes were posted yesterday.
*New Summer Quiz* St James' Church Spilsby. 100 cryptic clues with answers giving names of musicals that have appeared in the West End or on Broadway or operettas.
£2 per entry form obtainable from: Maria Lear, Cartref, Eastville Road, Toynton St Peter, Spilsby PE23 5AT. Please ensure cheques are made out to St James Church Spilsby and please enclose an S.A.E. Closing date for entries 30 September 2015. First prize for most correct answers £20 plus two lucky dip prizes of £5 each.
£2 per entry form obtainable from: Maria Lear, Cartref, Eastville Road, Toynton St Peter, Spilsby PE23 5AT. Please ensure cheques are made out to St James Church Spilsby and please enclose an S.A.E. Closing date for entries 30 September 2015. First prize for most correct answers £20 plus two lucky dip prizes of £5 each.
It's About Time! Children Of Fiji New Quiz
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New Quiz: Weather Songs Quiz - in aid of Treetops Hospice (Regd Charity No. 519540)
30 Song Titles - all answers weather related. First letter of weather given and you complete the remainder of the song title.
£15 Prize. Quiz available by email (pay on return) from
[email protected]
or by post, send £1 (securely taped) and SAE to:
C. Cotterill
The Cottage (opp Yew Tree Inn),
Ednaston,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire.
DE6 3AE.
Cheques payable to Treetops Hospice.
Closing Date 23rd October 2015.
The winner of the £15 Prize for the 'Blockbuster Quiz' was Mrs W McWilliam from Aberdeen.
30 Song Titles - all answers weather related. First letter of weather given and you complete the remainder of the song title.
£15 Prize. Quiz available by email (pay on return) from
[email protected]
or by post, send £1 (securely taped) and SAE to:
C. Cotterill
The Cottage (opp Yew Tree Inn),
Ednaston,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire.
DE6 3AE.
Cheques payable to Treetops Hospice.
Closing Date 23rd October 2015.
The winner of the £15 Prize for the 'Blockbuster Quiz' was Mrs W McWilliam from Aberdeen.
A very big thank you to all who supported the Mindbogglers quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support. We had 138 quizzes returned for marking and out of these 38 were all correct. A draw took place to establish a Winner and the Winning name out as Doig's Staff from Blairgowrie, Perthshire. The total amount raised for this quiz was £176.00. There is now a new quiz available called Flowers or Plants. Closing date 12th August. Available either by post to : Jeanette Gibson, 7, Cairns Park, New Alyth. Perthshire. PH11 8PA or by e-mail to macquizzes @gmail.com.
New quiz called Flowers or Plants in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. 26 questions and when completed there should be a phrase at the bottom of the quiz by using the first letter of each answer. 50p per quiz which is available either by post to : Jeanette Gibson, 7, Cairns Park, New Alyth, Perthshire. PH11 8PA or by e-mail [email protected]. Closing date 12th August 2015
'A Proper Charlie'.
In aid of Eden Breast Care Unit
The new quiz is to celebrate the birth and Christening of Princess Charlotte. 50 mixed clues all leading to an answer that includes variations on Charles, Charlotte, Chas, etc. Closing date 30 September 2015.
Quiz available from S. Smith, 62 Housesteads Road, Carlisle, CA2 7XG or by email from [email protected] (note change of email address)
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 .
In aid of Eden Breast Care Unit
The new quiz is to celebrate the birth and Christening of Princess Charlotte. 50 mixed clues all leading to an answer that includes variations on Charles, Charlotte, Chas, etc. Closing date 30 September 2015.
Quiz available from S. Smith, 62 Housesteads Road, Carlisle, CA2 7XG or by email from [email protected] (note change of email address)
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 .
St Oswald's Crowle, New Quiz - United States of America - £1.00 CD Sept 30th 50 clues - well 49 now - for those of you who have received this quiz already but maybe not the correction e-mail to [email protected] for a revised copy.
Water Quiz
Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool
Thank you to everyone who took part. 171 entries were received, 126 were correct.
The winner drawn by the Physiotherapist at Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool was
D Humble, York.
A fantastic sum of £278 was raised, way beyond our expectations. A big thank you to everyone who helped us raise this amount
Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool
Thank you to everyone who took part. 171 entries were received, 126 were correct.
The winner drawn by the Physiotherapist at Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool was
D Humble, York.
A fantastic sum of £278 was raised, way beyond our expectations. A big thank you to everyone who helped us raise this amount
Nursery Rhyme Characters Quiz
in aid of Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool
30 questions with a clue to the character
£10 for first correct entry drawn after closing date:
20th October 2015
Available by email (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send £1 cash or cheque (if paying by cheque please make payable to Nairn Hydrotherapy Trust)
Miss M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
in aid of Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool
30 questions with a clue to the character
£10 for first correct entry drawn after closing date:
20th October 2015
Available by email (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send £1 cash or cheque (if paying by cheque please make payable to Nairn Hydrotherapy Trust)
Miss M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP