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The Book Exchange – A new venture for the New Year Hello Everyone Some of you may remember the Book Exchange from the anniversary celebrations earlier this year. It was a joint venture by all the Sandbach U3A reading groups of various sorts, who contributed books and manned the desk. Some of you may have …
1. Which winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? 2. What name is given to a member of a people or tribe who move from place to place to find pasture and food? 3. Which Labour Politician became Mayor of London in 2016? 4. Which Ancient Greek Philosopher was …
1.Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by which body of water? BASS STRAIT 2. When is the ‘Blue Peter ‘flag generally flown on a ship? WHEN A SHIP IS READY TO SAIL 3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence? CLEMENT ATTLEE 4. Which medical instrument is used …
1. What name is given to the accumulated excrement of seabirds which is rich in nutrients and can be used as a garden fertiliser? GUANO 2. Which novel by William Makepeace Thackeray shares its name with a popular magazine? VANITY FAIR 3.In what year was the Channel Tunnel opened? 1994 4. Which lyricist wrote …
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1.Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by which body of water? 2. When is the ‘Blue Peter ‘flag generally flown on a ship? 3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence? 4. Which medical instrument is used to examine the ear? 5. Which …
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The twice yearly quiz took place last night 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. This was particularly important because Kevin’s team won by one point. He put …
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1.What name is given to the accumulated excrement of seabirds which is rich in nutrients and can be used as a garden fertiliser? 2. Which novel by William Makepeace Thackeray shares its name with a popular magazine? 3.In what year was the Channel Tunnel opened? 4. Which lyricist wrote the libretto …
1.In Which English County would you find Stansted Airport? ESSEX 2. How many inches are there in 3 yards? 108 3. Which Actress played the wife of Actor Ricky Tomlinson in both ‘Brookside’ & ‘The Royle Family’? SUE JOHNSTON 4. Which Scottish Comedian is known as ‘The Big Yin’? BILLY CONNOLLY 5. …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ SEPTEMBER 2024 1.In Which English County would you find Stansted Airport? 2. How many inches are there in 3 yards? 3. Which Actress played the wife of Actor Ricky Tomlinson in both ‘Brookside’ & ‘The Royle Family’? 4. Which Scottish Comedian is known as ‘The …
1.What is the name of the Roman Goddess of the dawn? AURORA 2. What two-word name was given to the King of England who succeeded his Father William the Conqueror in 1087? WILLIAM RUFUS 3. Who was the arch enemy of Sherlock Holmes in the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle? PROFESSOR MORIARTY 4. In …
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