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Quizzes And Puzzles Round Up September 2013
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Dear All,
Here is the September 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 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.
Enjoy!!
1. New Quiz Two words beginning D C, in aid of Friockheim Bowling Club, closing date 7th September 2013.
2. Scottish Songs Quiz 25 questions Scottish song titles , in aid of St Columba's Church Fundraising, closing date 7th September 2013.
3. CAP IT ALL CRUISE Quiz fill in the blanks, in aid of St Michaels Church Shirley Funds, closing date 9th September 2013.
4. New Quiz 50 questions in 5 sections, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th September 2013.
5. Forget Me Not Quiz 85 varied questions also available by email, raising funds for the Alzheimer's Society. Registered Charity No. 296645, closing date has been extended to 15th September 2013.
6. Mine's A Pint Quiz brewery themed clues, in aid of Billericay Lions Charity, closing date 16th September 2013.
7. Birds Quiz 100 clues, in aid of S.M.I.L.E., closing date 20th September 2013.
8. SU MM ER Quiz 60 questions, in aid of Romanian Aid Foundation. (www.roaf.org), closing date 21st September 2013.
9. Lizzes Quizzes No.10 80 varied questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, correction for an error here, closing date 23rd September 2013.
10. AT THE MOVIES Quiz 100 questions, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 25th September 2013.
11. 'Great British Shires' Quiz 40 questions, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 25th September 2013.
12. Figure It Out quiz 40 questions with numbers in the answer, in aid of Rainbow Africa's Grannies and Orphans Housing Project, S. Zambia, closing date 27th September 2013.
13. After an accident Quiz , in aid of Chatteris Community Group, closing date 30th September 2013.
14. Tykes Teaser 2 Quiz , in aid of Snainton Village Hall and Playing Fields Association, closing date 30th September 2013.
15. ALL OVER THE WORLD Quiz cryptic clues about names of countries, in aid of United Society, closing date 30th September 2013.
16. Water, Water, Everywhere Quiz, in aid of Water Aid, closing date 30th September 2013.
17. A Question Of Colour 30 clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 30th September 2013.
18. Anyone for Tennis Quiz, in aid of 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 30th September 2013.
19. Story Quiz cryptic clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 30th September 2013.
20. New Quiz 10 rounds of 10 questions, in aid of Marie Curie, Save the Children, and Wood Green (you choose), closing date 30th September 2013.
21. Colours & Shades Quiz 30 clues, in aid of Treetops Hospice (Regd Charity No. 519540), closing date 2nd October 2013.
22. Food Quiz 100 cryptic food clues, important info here, in aid of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT, closing date 13th October 2013.
23. Lyrics Quiz find the song title from the lyrics, in aid of Breast Cancer Care, closing date 15th October 2013.
24. Star Signs Quiz 60 zodiac themed questions, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 26th October 2013.
25. Seaside Quiz 50 questions about the seaside, in aid of DebRA, closing date 29th October 2013.
26. Bugs and Beasts Quiz 30 clues and 30 pictures relating in some way to animals, in aid of The Radcliffe Animal Shelter, closing date 31st October 2013.
27. New Quiz answers are places in Great Britain, in aid of Whittington Cricket Club, closing date 31st October 2013.
28. Who Am I? Quiz 90 picture clues, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 30th November 2013.
29. Dad'd Cycling Holiday Quiz work out dad's route with cryptic clues, in aid of MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, closing date 30th November 2013.
30. Around the UK coastline Quiz 50 questions, in aid of Supporters of Southgates Medical Centre, closing date 20th December 2013.
31. New Quiz No.6 60 varied clues, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue, closing date 31st December 2013.
32. Hello Sailor Quiz 100 Nautical Questions, in aid of Rushden Children's Society, closing date 31st December 2013.
33. Just The Job Quiz 90 Questions relating to various occupations, in aid of Breast Cancer Research, Lincoln.Registered Charity No. 1058065, closing date 31st January 2013.
34. Movie Quiz, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st February 2014.
Here is the September 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 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.
Enjoy!!
1. New Quiz Two words beginning D C, in aid of Friockheim Bowling Club, closing date 7th September 2013.
2. Scottish Songs Quiz 25 questions Scottish song titles , in aid of St Columba's Church Fundraising, closing date 7th September 2013.
3. CAP IT ALL CRUISE Quiz fill in the blanks, in aid of St Michaels Church Shirley Funds, closing date 9th September 2013.
4. New Quiz 50 questions in 5 sections, in aid of HIGHAM FERRERS SAVE THE CHILDREN, closing date 10th September 2013.
5. Forget Me Not Quiz 85 varied questions also available by email, raising funds for the Alzheimer's Society. Registered Charity No. 296645, closing date has been extended to 15th September 2013.
6. Mine's A Pint Quiz brewery themed clues, in aid of Billericay Lions Charity, closing date 16th September 2013.
7. Birds Quiz 100 clues, in aid of S.M.I.L.E., closing date 20th September 2013.
8. SU MM ER Quiz 60 questions, in aid of Romanian Aid Foundation. (www.roaf.org), closing date 21st September 2013.
9. Lizzes Quizzes No.10 80 varied questions, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, correction for an error here, closing date 23rd September 2013.
10. AT THE MOVIES Quiz 100 questions, in aid of MAGPAS, closing date 25th September 2013.
11. 'Great British Shires' Quiz 40 questions, in aid of St. Guthlac's Ladies' Guild, closing date 25th September 2013.
12. Figure It Out quiz 40 questions with numbers in the answer, in aid of Rainbow Africa's Grannies and Orphans Housing Project, S. Zambia, closing date 27th September 2013.
13. After an accident Quiz , in aid of Chatteris Community Group, closing date 30th September 2013.
14. Tykes Teaser 2 Quiz , in aid of Snainton Village Hall and Playing Fields Association, closing date 30th September 2013.
15. ALL OVER THE WORLD Quiz cryptic clues about names of countries, in aid of United Society, closing date 30th September 2013.
16. Water, Water, Everywhere Quiz, in aid of Water Aid, closing date 30th September 2013.
17. A Question Of Colour 30 clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 30th September 2013.
18. Anyone for Tennis Quiz, in aid of 6th Chatteris Brownies, closing date 30th September 2013.
19. Story Quiz cryptic clues, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 30th September 2013.
20. New Quiz 10 rounds of 10 questions, in aid of Marie Curie, Save the Children, and Wood Green (you choose), closing date 30th September 2013.
21. Colours & Shades Quiz 30 clues, in aid of Treetops Hospice (Regd Charity No. 519540), closing date 2nd October 2013.
22. Food Quiz 100 cryptic food clues, important info here, in aid of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT, closing date 13th October 2013.
23. Lyrics Quiz find the song title from the lyrics, in aid of Breast Cancer Care, closing date 15th October 2013.
24. Star Signs Quiz 60 zodiac themed questions, in aid of Cats Protection (Moray Branch), closing date 26th October 2013.
25. Seaside Quiz 50 questions about the seaside, in aid of DebRA, closing date 29th October 2013.
26. Bugs and Beasts Quiz 30 clues and 30 pictures relating in some way to animals, in aid of The Radcliffe Animal Shelter, closing date 31st October 2013.
27. New Quiz answers are places in Great Britain, in aid of Whittington Cricket Club, closing date 31st October 2013.
28. Who Am I? Quiz 90 picture clues, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Fakenham Group), closing date 30th November 2013.
29. Dad'd Cycling Holiday Quiz work out dad's route with cryptic clues, in aid of MATLOCK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION, closing date 30th November 2013.
30. Around the UK coastline Quiz 50 questions, in aid of Supporters of Southgates Medical Centre, closing date 20th December 2013.
31. New Quiz No.6 60 varied clues, in aid of Buxton Mountain Rescue, closing date 31st December 2013.
32. Hello Sailor Quiz 100 Nautical Questions, in aid of Rushden Children's Society, closing date 31st December 2013.
33. Just The Job Quiz 90 Questions relating to various occupations, in aid of Breast Cancer Research, Lincoln.Registered Charity No. 1058065, closing date 31st January 2013.
34. Movie Quiz, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, closing date 1st February 2014.
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Update on the Macmillan Cryptic Food Quiz - I'm pleased to announce that two great prizes have been added to the list:-
- £100 in John Lewis vouchers
and
- Dinner and an overnight stay for two at The Great Northern Hotel in Peterborough.
See the full list of prizes at http://
You can get a copy of the quiz from http://
Thanks to all who are supporting this quiz.
- £100 in John Lewis vouchers
and
- Dinner and an overnight stay for two at The Great Northern Hotel in Peterborough.
See the full list of prizes at http://
You can get a copy of the quiz from http://
Thanks to all who are supporting this quiz.
Toys and Games Quiz.
New quiz in aid of The RAP Foundation.
The theme is toys and games.
Copies can be obtained from:
Y. Lind
16 MacDiarmid Road
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3RZ
The price is ONLY 50p.
Any cheques should be made payable to The RAP Foundation.
Also available by email from:
[email protected]
Closing date is 2nd November 2013.
Thanks to everyone who supported the Clothes Quiz.
The winner was J. Rumsby of Exeter.
£140.50 was raised for the charity.
Thanks.
Your support means a lot to a small charity.
New quiz in aid of The RAP Foundation.
The theme is toys and games.
Copies can be obtained from:
Y. Lind
16 MacDiarmid Road
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3RZ
The price is ONLY 50p.
Any cheques should be made payable to The RAP Foundation.
Also available by email from:
[email protected]
Closing date is 2nd November 2013.
Thanks to everyone who supported the Clothes Quiz.
The winner was J. Rumsby of Exeter.
£140.50 was raised for the charity.
Thanks.
Your support means a lot to a small charity.
The new Rainbow Quiz arrived in the post today. Closing date 30th. November.
Title 'Mind your Ps & Qs.'
You can download it from here: http://
This one is in aid of the Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity. (Reg No 1096483)
Title 'Mind your Ps & Qs.'
You can download it from here: http://
This one is in aid of the Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity. (Reg No 1096483)
Bugs and Beasts
You can now apply online for the quiz - [email protected] . See the full ad. for details of the quiz.
You can now apply online for the quiz - [email protected] . See the full ad. for details of the quiz.
New quiz for Friockheim Bowling Club
Two words beginning B P, price 50p From David Balfour
30 Guthrie St, Friockheim, DD11 4SY or [email protected]
pay on return cash secured or cheque made out to David Balfour
cloing date Sat 16 November
D C Quiz won by Dawn Odam, Nottingham
Two words beginning B P, price 50p From David Balfour
30 Guthrie St, Friockheim, DD11 4SY or [email protected]
pay on return cash secured or cheque made out to David Balfour
cloing date Sat 16 November
D C Quiz won by Dawn Odam, Nottingham
Cats and Dogs Quiz in Aid of Richard Lander School Uganda Appeal.
Closing date 31st December 2013.
1st Prize - £20 M & S gift voucher and a £5 M & S voucher for an entry selected at random.
Please send £1 donation to:
Cats & Dogs Quiz
4 Trelissick Fields
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 6HZ
Cheques should be made payable to "Richard Lander School"
Closing date 31st December 2013.
1st Prize - £20 M & S gift voucher and a £5 M & S voucher for an entry selected at random.
Please send £1 donation to:
Cats & Dogs Quiz
4 Trelissick Fields
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 6HZ
Cheques should be made payable to "Richard Lander School"
Christmas Codeword
St Columba's Church Fundraising Quiz
25 questions
£10 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 7th December 2013
Availabe by email as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) (no stamps please) and SAE to:
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Scottish Songs Quiz.
126 entries were received, 67 were correct.
The winner drawn by Rev Canon A Simpson was T Hogg, Livingston.
£133 was raised from this quiz - our most ever - a big thank you to everyone who helped us raise this, its very much appreciated.
St Columba's Church Fundraising Quiz
25 questions
£10 for first correct entry drawn after closing date: 7th December 2013
Availabe by email as Word document (pay on return) from [email protected]
Or 50p (if paying by cheque please make payable to St Columba's Church) (no stamps please) and SAE to:
M MacDonald
Glencawdor Cottage
Mill Road
Nairn
IV12 5EP
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Scottish Songs Quiz.
126 entries were received, 67 were correct.
The winner drawn by Rev Canon A Simpson was T Hogg, Livingston.
£133 was raised from this quiz - our most ever - a big thank you to everyone who helped us raise this, its very much appreciated.
NEW POPPY APPEAL QUIZ
Thank you to everyone who entered the Forget Me Not quiz, which closed on 15th September. The winner was HEATHER HOOKER from Perthshire, and the random £5 winner was MR. J. BOWEN from Swansea. Congratulations to both. The quiz raised approximately £120 for the Alzheimers Society.
The new quiz is for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and consists of 90 General Knowledge questions. Quiz sheets are £1 each, and are available by post from:
Martyn Hardy,
54 Newton Close,
Wragby,
Market Rasen,
Lincolnshire.
LN8 5PL.
or by email from: [email protected] Pay on return.
Please make cheques payable to The Royal British Legion, and enclose an s.a.e.
Thank you to everyone who entered the Forget Me Not quiz, which closed on 15th September. The winner was HEATHER HOOKER from Perthshire, and the random £5 winner was MR. J. BOWEN from Swansea. Congratulations to both. The quiz raised approximately £120 for the Alzheimers Society.
The new quiz is for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and consists of 90 General Knowledge questions. Quiz sheets are £1 each, and are available by post from:
Martyn Hardy,
54 Newton Close,
Wragby,
Market Rasen,
Lincolnshire.
LN8 5PL.
or by email from: [email protected] Pay on return.
Please make cheques payable to The Royal British Legion, and enclose an s.a.e.
New Quiz available called A Question of Colour Part Two Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support 50p per quiz closing date 29th November 2013. Please send an s.a.e. and donation( if paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to Macmillan Cancer Support. ) Jeanette Gibson, 7, Cairns Park, New Alyth, Perthshire. PH11 8PA
ITS RAINING CATS AND DOGS
in aid of MAGPAS
100 clues all answers are cats and dogs names
closing date 27th November
For a copy please send donation and SAE to Diane Wakeling 3 Lark Rise Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7XZ or email [email protected] and pay on entry.
in aid of MAGPAS
100 clues all answers are cats and dogs names
closing date 27th November
For a copy please send donation and SAE to Diane Wakeling 3 Lark Rise Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7XZ or email [email protected] and pay on entry.
New Quiz in aid of Parkinsons UK (Kendal branch)" Treasure Trove" all answers are items of jewellery,precious metals or gemstones.Available from Mrs E Airey. 5 Finley Drive Kendal LA9 6DN.Please enclose SAE. cheques payable to Parkinsons UK(Kendal branch) Closing date November 15th 2013.Cost £1.Also available by email from [email protected] payment with entry.
Many thanks to everyone who supported our last quiz.Winners were Mrs D Rock Solihull, Mrs Dent Kendal and Mrs Kuss St Helens
Many thanks to everyone who supported our last quiz.Winners were Mrs D Rock Solihull, Mrs Dent Kendal and Mrs Kuss St Helens
ST JAMES CHURCH - NEW QUIZ FOR AUTUMN.
100 Questions with cryptic clues. Answers are characters from famous novels. Authors' names are given plus number of letters in answers. Price: £2 per entry, cheques made out to St James Church or cash if you prefer suitably secured, please. First prize for most correct answers: £20, plus two 'lucky-dip' prizes for entrants of £5 each. Please send S.A.E. with payment to: Maria Lear, Cartref, Eastville Road, Toynton St Peter, Spilsby PE23 5AT. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 14 DECEMBER 2013.
Thanks to all those who have taken part in our previous quizzes.
100 Questions with cryptic clues. Answers are characters from famous novels. Authors' names are given plus number of letters in answers. Price: £2 per entry, cheques made out to St James Church or cash if you prefer suitably secured, please. First prize for most correct answers: £20, plus two 'lucky-dip' prizes for entrants of £5 each. Please send S.A.E. with payment to: Maria Lear, Cartref, Eastville Road, Toynton St Peter, Spilsby PE23 5AT. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 14 DECEMBER 2013.
Thanks to all those who have taken part in our previous quizzes.
New Quiz. Africa Allways. Raising money for Water Aid. Closing date November 30th. Transforming lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. Suggested donation of £1. Quiz available from Mrs S. Eastman at 48, Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5SF by sending payment and SAE, or by e mail request to [email protected] with payment on entry. All questions are Africa related, some more loosely than others. 9 pictures to identify and 51 further questions. There will be a prize of £10 for the person with the most right answers, and a draw from all entries for a further prize of £5. Cheques payable to Mrs S. Eastman please.
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