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1.Athletes, Sally Gunnell & Linford Christie both won Gold Medals for Team GB at which Olympics? 2. Which British Poet lived at Dove Cottage in Grasmere in The Lake District with his sister Dorothy? 3. Which Australian comedian created the character ‘Dame Edna Everage’? 4. Chanterelle, Oyster & Shitake are all …
1.What name is given to a cosmetic treatment of the feet? 2. What is the name given to the percentage of the revenue from book sales paid to an author? 3. What is the Capital City of Finland? 4. What is the name for a small piece of land rented …
1.What is the local name for the River Thames at Oxford? ISIS 2. What is the longest River in France? THE LOIRE 3. What is the name of the Celebrity Cook who is an honorary life president of Norwich City FC? DELIA SMITH 4. Which children’s author created the character ‘Tracy Beaker’? …
The twice-yearly quiz took place in St Mary’s Church Hall on 2 April with Julie Clarke providing the questions and conducting the activities on the night. She was assisted by husband Ian while Kevin Dean displayed the scores on the wall to ensure complete transparency and fairness. The table showing how all the teams performed …
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1.What is the local name for the River Thames at Oxford? 2. What is the longest River in France? 3. What is the name of the Celebrity Cook who is an honorary life president of Norwich City FC? 4. Which children’s author created the character ‘Tracy Beaker’? 5. …
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1.What is the name of the Monument in Whitehall London which honours the dead of both World Wars? THE CENOTAPH 2. What is the name of the aquatic larva of frogs & toads? TADPOLE 3. FROG LADDER is an anagram of which former president of the USA? GERALD FORD 4. British gymnasts Max …
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1.What is the name of the Monument in Whitehall London which honours the dead of both World Wars? 2. What is the name of the aquatic larva of frogs & toads? 3. FROG LADDER is an anagram of which former president of the USA? 4. British gymnasts Max Whitlock & …
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1.What is the most common species of owl found in the UK? TAWNY 2. What is the name of the 19th Century Australian outlaw & bushranger who was known for wearing a bulletproof suit of armour? NED KELLY 3. What name is given to a method of tying a necktie named after Edward VIII? …
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1.What is the most common species of owl found in the UK? 2. What is the name of the 19th Century Australian outlaw & bushranger who was known for wearing a bulletproof suit of armour? 3. What name is given to a method of tying a necktie named after Edward VIII? …
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1.Which winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? BIATHLON 2. What name is given to a member of a people or tribe who move from place to place to find pasture and food? NOMAD 3. Which Labour Politician became Mayor of London in 2016? SADIQ KHAN 4. Which Ancient Greek Philosopher was …
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