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There will be another opportunity for Sandbach U3A quiz teams to demonstrate their skills on Wednesday 13 Apr 2022 at St Mary’s Church Hall. Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start to the questions. Teams are limited to 6 members who may bring drinks and snacks with them for creativity or consolation. Julie Clarke …
After an interval of 2 years, the U3A quiz returned to St Mary’s Church Hall on 10 November 2021. Eighteen teams turned out to do battle and the usual winning team came out first again, even though they had lost two key members to run the quiz on the night. The margin between the first …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 33 1.The New World Symphony was written by which Composer in 1893? 2. Which Family Vocal Group were introduced, during the 1960’s, on The Andy Williams Show? 3. Sir Arthur Bliss, Sir Malcolm Williamson & Judith Weir have all held which official position? 4. In the 2019 film of Andrew Lloyd …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 34 1.What is the largest lake in Italy? 2. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase; ‘Caveat Emptor’? 3. What is the name given to a fast travelling high sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake? 4. Which drink was invented by Atlanta pharmacist …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 32 1.Stuart Leslie Goddard born in 1954 is better known by what stage name? 2. In which Film Musical does Whoopi Goldberg play Doloris Van Cartier, a singer on the run from gangsters? 3. What is the name of the Bandleader on Strictly Come Dancing? 4. Which Singer married Priscilla Beaulieu …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 33 1.What is the largest Australian State by land area? 2. Which British Monarch served as The Prince Regent from 1811 – 1820? 3. Which common garden bird is also known as the Ruddock? 4. What is the name of a person who …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 31 1.Which Singer/Presenter/TV personality, born in Wakefield in 1963, became famous after her appearance on the TV Show, ‘The Cruise’, in 1998? 2. What is the first name of the eldest child of Captain von Trapp in the Film& Stage Musical: The Sound of Music? 3.Which Australian Operatic Soprano was born …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 32 1.What type of creature is a Boomslang? 2. Which British Statesman & member of the Royal Family served as Admiral of the Fleet and was the last Viceroy of India? 3. The Blue John Cavern is situated in which English County? 4. Who, in …