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Quizzes and Puzzles Round Up December 2012
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Dear All,
Here is the December 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, where the quiz funds will be going, the theme of the quiz and a closing date, thanks.
Please could you post use one quiz per answer to avoid confusion, thank you.
Happy Christmas Quizzing!!
1. New Quiz Advertising slogans + jingles, old and new. 50 Questions, in aid of Sutton-on-Sea First Responders, closing date 11th December.
2. New Quiz in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 15th December.
3. Quiz No 9 - Famous Horses quiz in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 21st December.
4. Football Story Quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 21st December.
5. New Quiz All answers are women's names that appear in well-known and popular songs, in aid of St James' Church, Spilsby, closing date 21st December.
6. Musicals Quiz in aid of SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 30th December.
7. Picture Quiz in aid of St Mary's Church Stamford, closing date 30th December.
8. Cheese Quiz in aid of Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, closing date 31st December.
9. New Quiz transport theme, old and new. 50 Questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Charity no. 261017, closing date 31st December.
10. New Quiz 100 mainly pictoral questions, in aid of The Village Hall at Heage, closing date 31st December.
11. Come Rain or Shine Quiz in aid of RUSHDEN CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, closing date 31st December.
12. Winter Quiz Seasonal questions, in aid of Chatteris Community Group, closing date 31st December 2013.
13. New Quiz various topics, in aid of new kitchen for Church Hall (not sure which one though). closing date 6th January 2013.
14. AU TU MN Quiz 60 Seasonal questions, in aid of Manselton Childminding Playgroup, closing date 7th January 2013.
15. Family Christmas Quiz in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston)(Charity No. XT26395), closing date 7th January 2013.
16. Winter Quiz Seasonal questions, 5 sections of 10 questions in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th January 2013.
17. New Quiz 100 general knowledge questions, in aid of Long Eaton Rotary Club, closing date 10th January 2013.
18. Things that go together Quiz in aid of Childline, closing date 12th January 2013.
19. "P" People Quiz answers are surmanes of people beginning with P, in aid of Lincoln Cat Care (Charity No. 1114359), closing date 14th January 2013. Correction here.
20. Games & Sports Quiz 75 cryptic clues, to raise funds for a maternity unit in Sierra Leone, closing date 25th January 2013.
Here is the December 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, where the quiz funds will be going, the theme of the quiz and a closing date, thanks.
Please could you post use one quiz per answer to avoid confusion, thank you.
Happy Christmas Quizzing!!
1. New Quiz Advertising slogans + jingles, old and new. 50 Questions, in aid of Sutton-on-Sea First Responders, closing date 11th December.
2. New Quiz in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, closing date 15th December.
3. Quiz No 9 - Famous Horses quiz in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, closing date 21st December.
4. Football Story Quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 21st December.
5. New Quiz All answers are women's names that appear in well-known and popular songs, in aid of St James' Church, Spilsby, closing date 21st December.
6. Musicals Quiz in aid of SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 30th December.
7. Picture Quiz in aid of St Mary's Church Stamford, closing date 30th December.
8. Cheese Quiz in aid of Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, closing date 31st December.
9. New Quiz transport theme, old and new. 50 Questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Charity no. 261017, closing date 31st December.
10. New Quiz 100 mainly pictoral questions, in aid of The Village Hall at Heage, closing date 31st December.
11. Come Rain or Shine Quiz in aid of RUSHDEN CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, closing date 31st December.
12. Winter Quiz Seasonal questions, in aid of Chatteris Community Group, closing date 31st December 2013.
13. New Quiz various topics, in aid of new kitchen for Church Hall (not sure which one though). closing date 6th January 2013.
14. AU TU MN Quiz 60 Seasonal questions, in aid of Manselton Childminding Playgroup, closing date 7th January 2013.
15. Family Christmas Quiz in aid of Friends Of Blessed Sacrament School (Preston)(Charity No. XT26395), closing date 7th January 2013.
16. Winter Quiz Seasonal questions, 5 sections of 10 questions in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th January 2013.
17. New Quiz 100 general knowledge questions, in aid of Long Eaton Rotary Club, closing date 10th January 2013.
18. Things that go together Quiz in aid of Childline, closing date 12th January 2013.
19. "P" People Quiz answers are surmanes of people beginning with P, in aid of Lincoln Cat Care (Charity No. 1114359), closing date 14th January 2013. Correction here.
20. Games & Sports Quiz 75 cryptic clues, to raise funds for a maternity unit in Sierra Leone, closing date 25th January 2013.
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21. Winter Quiz in aid of Dean Gibson School, Kendal, closing date 26th January 2013.
22. New Quiz in aid of TORNADOES SWIMMING CLUB, closing date 26th January 2013.
23. Great British Cities Quiz 40 clues in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 26th January 2013.
24. Cat Flap Quiz 60 questions with a connection to cats, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 26th January 2013.
25. New Quiz the theme is musicals of stage and screen, in aid of RAP Foundation, closing date 26th January 2013.
26. Christmas Quiz questions on Christmas trivia, movies, mjusic and pcitures, in aid of Stepping Stones Playgroup (Registered Charity #517073), closing date 28th January 2013.
27. Towns & Cities Quiz in aid of RSPB Conwy, closing date 30th January 2013.
28. It's Raining (cats and dogs) Quiz 100 cryptic questions, in aid of Kirkcaldy Art Club (Registered Scottish Charity number SCO 37822, closing date 31st January 2013.
29. Picture Quiz 100 questions to name the programme, in aid of Whittlesey Christmas Lights, closing date 31st January 2013.
30. God Bless America Quiz in aid of Camps Hill Stars Cheerleaders, closing date 31st January 2013.
31. 20th Century Births Quiz in aid of St Peters Church, Friesthorpe, closing date 31st January 2013.
32. New Quiz 4 section quiz - cartoon characters, missing vowels, oscar winning songs and TV firsts, in aid of Ellesmere College, closing date 31st January 2013.
33. The PINK QUIZ 2012 in aid of Breast Cancer Research at Lincoln Hospital, closing date 31st January 2013.
34. BIG QUIZ 6 100 general knowledge questions, in aid of St Mary's Church, Blackpool Hall Fund, closing date 4th February 2013.
35. The BCDF QUIZ cryptic clues to Butterflies, cats, dogs and fungi, in aid of MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, closing date 28th February 2013.
36. Change a Letter Quiz in aid of Sherburn Village Show, closing date 1st March 2013.
37. Christmas Link Quiz 100 questions with a festive link, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 10th March 2013.
38. New Quiz Who am I? picture quiz in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust, closing date 1st April 2013.
39. TV Programs Quiz 48 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challange Trek 2012, closing date 31st May 2013.
40. New Quiz Link words quiz, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. No closing date for this one as yet.
21. Winter Quiz in aid of Dean Gibson School, Kendal, closing date 26th January 2013.
22. New Quiz in aid of TORNADOES SWIMMING CLUB, closing date 26th January 2013.
23. Great British Cities Quiz 40 clues in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 26th January 2013.
24. Cat Flap Quiz 60 questions with a connection to cats, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 26th January 2013.
25. New Quiz the theme is musicals of stage and screen, in aid of RAP Foundation, closing date 26th January 2013.
26. Christmas Quiz questions on Christmas trivia, movies, mjusic and pcitures, in aid of Stepping Stones Playgroup (Registered Charity #517073), closing date 28th January 2013.
27. Towns & Cities Quiz in aid of RSPB Conwy, closing date 30th January 2013.
28. It's Raining (cats and dogs) Quiz 100 cryptic questions, in aid of Kirkcaldy Art Club (Registered Scottish Charity number SCO 37822, closing date 31st January 2013.
29. Picture Quiz 100 questions to name the programme, in aid of Whittlesey Christmas Lights, closing date 31st January 2013.
30. God Bless America Quiz in aid of Camps Hill Stars Cheerleaders, closing date 31st January 2013.
31. 20th Century Births Quiz in aid of St Peters Church, Friesthorpe, closing date 31st January 2013.
32. New Quiz 4 section quiz - cartoon characters, missing vowels, oscar winning songs and TV firsts, in aid of Ellesmere College, closing date 31st January 2013.
33. The PINK QUIZ 2012 in aid of Breast Cancer Research at Lincoln Hospital, closing date 31st January 2013.
34. BIG QUIZ 6 100 general knowledge questions, in aid of St Mary's Church, Blackpool Hall Fund, closing date 4th February 2013.
35. The BCDF QUIZ cryptic clues to Butterflies, cats, dogs and fungi, in aid of MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, closing date 28th February 2013.
36. Change a Letter Quiz in aid of Sherburn Village Show, closing date 1st March 2013.
37. Christmas Link Quiz 100 questions with a festive link, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 10th March 2013.
38. New Quiz Who am I? picture quiz in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust, closing date 1st April 2013.
39. TV Programs Quiz 48 questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Supports Nepal Himalayan Hiking Challange Trek 2012, closing date 31st May 2013.
40. New Quiz Link words quiz, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. No closing date for this one as yet.
New Quiz in aid of Lupus UK. 15th Annual Military Arms, Sandbach Charity quizsheet. 60 questions - £60 in prizes. General knowledge, anagrams etc. By post - send £1 + s.a.e. to K.Pointon, Arncliffe, London Road, Sandbach. CW11 3BF. or Paypal - pay £1.30 to [email protected] date: 2nd Jan, 2013.
New Charity Quiz from QfC. In aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. First prize of £100, many other prizes on offer. 130 questions, puzzes and pictures. Closing date 1st February 2013. For a quiz send "£7 (payable to Quizzes for Charity) to QfC, 196 Telford Avenue, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0AU. The quiz can be sent via email if an email address is provided.
New Quiz St Edmund's Church Carlisle in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support which consists of a Christmas Story- answers are either Carols, songs, books or poems and also a Cryptic Christmas Menu. Closing date 31st January 2013. Entry fee £1 plus S.A.E. any cheques to be made payable to MacMillan Cancer Support.Completed sheets to Mrs Anne McGinn, 46 Grinsdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7LX
Thank you to every one who took part in our Cryptic Dogs and Animals quiz only 8 people returned correct answer sheets and the winner drawn out of the hat was Mrs J Morris.
Thank you to every one who took part in our Cryptic Dogs and Animals quiz only 8 people returned correct answer sheets and the winner drawn out of the hat was Mrs J Morris.
dynamicduo
New Children Of Fiji Quiz- A Floral Tribute
At last, the new Children of Fiji quiz is available. The theme is flowering plants. There are 70 questions which are a mixture of factual, cryptic and just plain devious! The closing date is January 27th 2013.
You can get your copy in a variety of ways:
You can pay £1 on line (through our website www.childrenoffiji.co.uk ) and email us to ask for a copy by email.
You can text £1 to us by texting FIJI42 £1 to 70070 (but please email us to let us know you have done this and that you want an email copy of the quiz). (Make that FIJI42 £2 if you want us to post a copy.
You can pay £2 on line and email us your address for a copy by 1st class post.
Of course, you can use the traditional method of writing to us at 1 South Drive, Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0JG. Include £1 and a sae or £2 and your address for us to supply the stamp and envelope (please be aware that coins may mean a letter is too thick for normal postage rates). You an use a cheque payable to Children of Fiji.
We hope you will enjoy the challenge of our latest quiz
Peter and Margaret
New Children Of Fiji Quiz- A Floral Tribute
At last, the new Children of Fiji quiz is available. The theme is flowering plants. There are 70 questions which are a mixture of factual, cryptic and just plain devious! The closing date is January 27th 2013.
You can get your copy in a variety of ways:
You can pay £1 on line (through our website www.childrenoffiji.co.uk ) and email us to ask for a copy by email.
You can text £1 to us by texting FIJI42 £1 to 70070 (but please email us to let us know you have done this and that you want an email copy of the quiz). (Make that FIJI42 £2 if you want us to post a copy.
You can pay £2 on line and email us your address for a copy by 1st class post.
Of course, you can use the traditional method of writing to us at 1 South Drive, Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0JG. Include £1 and a sae or £2 and your address for us to supply the stamp and envelope (please be aware that coins may mean a letter is too thick for normal postage rates). You an use a cheque payable to Children of Fiji.
We hope you will enjoy the challenge of our latest quiz
Peter and Margaret
New Quiz from Friockheim Bowling Club
Theme "all answers contain'GH' in them" i.e. plough
by snail mail:-D Balfour, 30 Guthrie St, Friockheim,DD11 4SY
or Email :- [email protected] pay on return Price 50p
closing date Sat 2nd February 2013
Theme "all answers contain'GH' in them" i.e. plough
by snail mail:-D Balfour, 30 Guthrie St, Friockheim,DD11 4SY
or Email :- [email protected] pay on return Price 50p
closing date Sat 2nd February 2013
New Quiz. 'Numbers' quiz in aid of Devon Air Ambulance, closing date 26th January 2013. £1 entry. £35 in prizes. Please send an SAE to 5 Moorview, Pennymoor, Tiverton,Devon. EX16 8LE or email [email protected] (pay on return)
Numbers Quiz in aid of Thera Trust (charity number 1090163) who support adults with a learning disability to choose the life they want to live.
£1 entry fee, £20 prize. Closing date 21st January 2013.
Send money or cheque payable to Thera Trust to Sharon Shortland, Laurel House, Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, PE12 8LH. Enclose SSAE or your email address and the quiz can then be emailed to save postage.
Thanks to everyone who entered quiz 9, the winner of £20 was Sheryl Allen of Crowland.
£1 entry fee, £20 prize. Closing date 21st January 2013.
Send money or cheque payable to Thera Trust to Sharon Shortland, Laurel House, Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, PE12 8LH. Enclose SSAE or your email address and the quiz can then be emailed to save postage.
Thanks to everyone who entered quiz 9, the winner of £20 was Sheryl Allen of Crowland.
A great Christmas present for solvers of Cryptic crosswords. It's a posh calendar 2013 and it's a giant puzzle. All monies to BBC Children in Need Appeal and RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning.
The puzzles are rather different 3D Crosswords with clues by some of the best crossword setters in the UK and beyond.
www.calendarpuzzles.co.uk or Google '3D Crosswords' Thank you
The puzzles are rather different 3D Crosswords with clues by some of the best crossword setters in the UK and beyond.
www.calendarpuzzles.co.uk or Google '3D Crosswords' Thank you
New Quiz from 6th Chatteris Brownies
"What is Santa bringing you?"
Please send £1 and SAE (at least DL size) to:
Mrs A M Smith, 87 London Road, Chatteris, Cambs., PE16 6LW
Cheques to "6th Chatteris Brownies" please or cash secured.
If sending cash, please ensure enough postage for bulky coins.
Closing date 31st January 2013. Prize £10
Cryptic.
(This is the follow-on to our Cover Your Head quiz won by Mrs B Hardwick of Hemel Hempstead).
(Flowers in the Garden quiz winners: Mrs A Boulter from Garstang & Mrs J Gibbons from Nottingham)
"What is Santa bringing you?"
Please send £1 and SAE (at least DL size) to:
Mrs A M Smith, 87 London Road, Chatteris, Cambs., PE16 6LW
Cheques to "6th Chatteris Brownies" please or cash secured.
If sending cash, please ensure enough postage for bulky coins.
Closing date 31st January 2013. Prize £10
Cryptic.
(This is the follow-on to our Cover Your Head quiz won by Mrs B Hardwick of Hemel Hempstead).
(Flowers in the Garden quiz winners: Mrs A Boulter from Garstang & Mrs J Gibbons from Nottingham)
St Columba's Church Christmas Wordsearch
Congratulations go to Mrs Madden of Hemel Hempstead (an AnswerBank lady)who was the winner drawn by Reverend Canon A Simpson. 79 correct entries and quite a number of incorrect entries were received. This quiz raised £82.50 and on behalf of St Columba's I'd like to say thank you very much to everyone who helped raise this money, it means a lot to us. Happy Christmas to you all.
Congratulations go to Mrs Madden of Hemel Hempstead (an AnswerBank lady)who was the winner drawn by Reverend Canon A Simpson. 79 correct entries and quite a number of incorrect entries were received. This quiz raised £82.50 and on behalf of St Columba's I'd like to say thank you very much to everyone who helped raise this money, it means a lot to us. Happy Christmas to you all.
St Columba's Church Fundraising Quiz
26 questions
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 16th March 2013
Available by e-mail as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) and SAE to
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
26 questions
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 16th March 2013
Available by e-mail as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) and SAE to
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
St Columba's Church Fundraising Quiz
26 questions - Occupations that are also Surnames
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 16th March 2013
Available by e-mail as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) and SAE to
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
26 questions - Occupations that are also Surnames
£5 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 16th March 2013
Available by e-mail as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or send 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) and SAE to
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
New charity quiz for a great cause. Please visit :
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Buxton Mountain Rescue Quiz Results & Answers.
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