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Club Together September 2008
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Group Benefits!
Fantastic Prizes!
Welcome to the thirdissue of c.t.magazine, thebi-monthly magazine forClub Together members.
Club Together is amembership organisation
providing benefits and practical adviceto group organisers and their groups.Membership benefits include free help-lines and magazines on group travel andgroup fundraising, networking andinformation sharing opportunities, fullaccess to our websitewww.clubtogether.org, plus exclusivegiveaways and quizzes.
To join Club Together, just tick the boxon the postage-paid reader reply card atthe back of this magazine and you’llautomatically be eligible for all thesebenefits completely free of charge.
Also in this issue, you could win a top ofthe range digital radio or chocolatehamper for your group, plus operatickets, coffee makers and much, muchmore! To win any of these prizes, simplytick the appropriate box on the readerreply card.
You can also register free atwww.clubtogether.org where there’s adigital version of c.t.magazine as wellas more details on Club Togethermembership.
See you next time!
Stacey WrightEditor
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008
www.clubtogether.org
B e n e f i t s & s e r v i c e s f o r C l u b T o g e t h e r m e m b e r s
Fun Quizzes!Take some time out with your groupand enjoy our quiz section where youcan test your general knowledge, solvesome tricky brainteasers and win £25by completing our crosswords.
Latest Benefits
13
CROSSWORDS!
crosswords
STANDARD CROSSWORD
Across
1 Shire (6)
4 Distrust (5)
8 Extraterrestrial (5)
9 Fights back (7)
10 Selections (7)
11 Eye infection (4)
12 Female bird (3)
14 Miss out (4)
15 Painting medium (4)
18 Japanese currency (3)
21 Objectives (4)
23 Stir (7)
25 Nationalist (7)
26 Cancel (5)
27 Amusing (5)
28 Hidden (6)
Down
1 Opportunity (6)
2 Unvarying (7)
3 Doggedness (8)
4 Twilight (4)
5 Distressed (5)
6 Tried out (6)
7 Offensively bold (5)
13 Propose for office (8)
16 Student (7)
17 Twisted (6)
19 Horrible (5)
20 Small pill (6)
22 Parisian underground
(5)
24 Satisfy (4)
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Across
1 Less conventional film
director (6)
4 Wear show with flimsy
lining (8)
10 High on drugs, son
walked away from
home (6,3)
11 Crazy, say, about a girl (5)
12 Scottish team’s top player
given red card? (3, 2, 6)
14 Cut-price holiday
destination (3)
15 Swiss town near river is
not entirely secure (7)
17 Left with one pound in
cash (6)
19 In someways, love can
produce a feeling of
pity (6)
21 Early parts of course
deferred for
apprentice? (7)
23 Odd characters employed
by Afghan commander (3)
24 Blue gear guy sported
for game (5,6)
26 African having little time
in part of London (5)
27 Most dependable
American boat finally
enters port out east (9)
29 A high explosive used
in raids blowing up
military bases (8)
30 Festive occasion
attended by second pair
of sexy stars (6)
Down
1 Wife pitches into
drinking bouts (8)
2 Seal changes to
European contract (5)
3 Poor wee creatures (3)
5 Shoot dead gangster
after resistance (7)
6 NY location in which
this crossword grid
appears? (5,6)
7 Fiscal period, in a
manner of speaking (9)
8 Original Olympic setting
as discussed for film (6)
9 Fruits yours truly
provided halfway
through game (6)
13 Storm engulfs the Royal
Marines as well (11)
16 Individual qualities a
Conservative put into
constitution (9)
18 Very little money in
bank of late (8)
20 Given a place, say, with
a view? (7)
21 Sample fish stuffed
with something
unknown (3,3)
22 Tree, source of spice in
cold continent (6)
25 Woman implicated in
Watergate upset (5)
28 Schoolmaster less than
halfway through meal (3)
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-Solve the crossword puzzles
in the usual way and try to
work out the mystery words in the
grey squares. Write them in the
appropriate place on the reply card
and you could win £25. Good luck!
WIN!
£25WIN!
£25
WIN!
£25WIN!
£25
No risk, hassle free car purchases 0845 122 6919 www.drivetogether.org.uk
c.t.magazine
WIN A TOP OFTHE RANGE
DIGITALRADIO!
Also, a Divine Chocolate Hamper,tickets to the Opera, a French PressCoffee Maker and a year’s supply offresh coffee for your group!
We can help your group planand manage anything from acoach trip to a fundraisingevent, with legal advice,helplines, and subscriptions tosome great magazines - allcompletely free of charge.
See inside for details
YOUR GROUP’S GUIDE TO DAYS OUT AND HOLIDAYSJULY/AUGUST 2008
ALSO INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
THEATRES
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
YORKSHIRE
WIN A DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME
PLUS GUIDE BOOKS AND PUZZLE BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY
MediævalSummerExciting events at Warwick Castle
plus other great Midlands attractions
thePass
FFF3
togive
away!
Sponsored by
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Subscribe for free inside
www.raisemagazine.co.ukFundraising • Volunteering • Environment • Organic Living
July/August 2008
Inside this issueChildren in Need Eco places to stay
Children’s CharitiesCelebrity interviews
3 toWIN!
ECO-FRIENDLY RADIO/CD PLAYER + £100 DONATION
Get Active!Raise funds for Epilepsy Research UK
and other great charities!
3 toWIN!
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Free magazine subscriptionswww.raisemagazine.co.uk
Club Together has joined with publishers Fundraising Media andGroup Travel Media to offer your group free subscriptions tomagazines Raise and The Pass plus unlimited access to their
respective websites www.raisemagazine.co.uk andwww.the-pass.co.uk
Raise has proved a big hit with groups interested infundraising, volunteering and the environment. WhileThe Pass is the number one magazine for groups looking
for inspiration as they research, plan & book days out and holidays.
To receive your free subscriptions just tick the relevant boxeson the postage-paid reader reply card at the back of the magazine.
www.the-pass.co.uk raise Your guide tomaking adifference
Subscribe for free inside
www.raisemagazine.co.ukFundraising • Volunteering • Environment • Organic Living
July/August 2008
Inside this issueChildren in NeedEco places to stayChildren’s Charities
Celebrity interviews
3 toWIN!
ECO-FRIENDLY RADIO/CD PLAYER + £100 DONATION
Get Active!Raise funds for Epilepsy Research UK
and other great charities!
3 toWIN!
YOUR GROUP’S GUIDE TO DAYS OUT AND HOLIDAYSJULY/AUGUST 2008
ALSO INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
THEATRES
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
YORKSHIRE
WIN A DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME
PLUS GUIDE BOOKS AND PUZZLE BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY
MediævalSummerExciting events at Warwick Castle
plus other great Midlands attractions
thePass
FFF3
togive
away!
Sponsored by
Being a group organiser is a tough job. Planning andmanaging anything from coach trips to fundraising eventsrequires tremendous levels of skill, dedication andprofessionalism - but help is now at hand!
Club Together is a membership organisation providingbenefits and practical advice to group organisersand their groups.
Benefits include…
• Free legal advice and help-line from group travel experts Pannone LLP
• Free help and advice from the Institute of Fundraising
• Free subscription to The Pass magazine (travel ideas & offers)
• Free subscription to Raise magazine (fundraising &volunteering help)
• Free subscription to c.t.magazine
To join just tick the box marked Club Together on the readerresponse card at the back of this magazine and you’ll automaticallybe eligible for all these benefits completely free of charge. (Pleasenote that, to receive free subscriptions to The Pass and Raise, you’llalso need to tick the relevant boxes on the response card.)
Group Travel - Free Legal Help and AdviceHad a problem on one of your group trips? Need information on grouptravel legislation, regulations and insurance? Well we can help…
Club Together is offering a free legal advice service to groups organisingday trips and holidays. We've partnered up with legal travel expertsPannone LLP who will arrange for up to thirty minutes of advice from oneof their lawyers. You can call them on 08000 38438or email [email protected]
BENEFITS!For Group Organisers
Group Fundraising& VolunteeringHelp-lines andWebsite from theInstitute ofFundraisingNeed advice on the legal ortax implications of puttingon a fundraising event?Want some tips onmaximising the amount ofmoney you can raise?Club Together has teamedup with the Institute ofFundraising to offer you afantastic support service.This includes dedicatedhelp-lines plus free access towww.how2fundraise.org acomprehensive web resourcefor volunteer fundraisers.
Legal Help-line0845 4024771Tax Effective Giving Help-Line0845 4584586Websitewww.how2fundraise.org
Great Offers!
Fantastic Prizes!
Welcome to the secondissue of the Club Togethermagazine!
Club Together is acollection of benefitscreated especially for theUK’s clubs, societies,institutes and
associations – and this issue is againpacked with some incredible prizes,offers and quizzes!
New this time is our special service forgroup organisers (see page 7). We knowthat organising anything from days outto fundraising events for your groupisn’t easy, so we’ve put together apackage of free benefits to help out.These include free charity and travelmagazines, plus travel advice andfundraising help-lines.
To sign up for this service, just tick thebox marked Club Together on thepostage-paid reader reply card at theback of this magazine and you’llautomatically be eligible for all the thesebenefits completely free of charge.
Elsewhere in this issue, you could win a26” HD ready LCD TV or a years supplyof tea bags for your group, plus eventtickets, electrical goods and much,much more. To win any of these prizes,simply tick the appropriate box on thereader reply card.
To reserve your free subscription to ClubTogether tick the box on the reader replycard. Alternatively, register free atwww.clubtogether.org where you’ll findeven more offers, plus a digital versionof the magazine.
Our next issue is out in September andwill include our biggest giveaway yet!
See you then.
Stacey WrightEditor
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008
www.clubtogether.org
B e n e f i t s & s e r v i c e s f o r C l u b T o g e t h e r m e m b e r s
Order your next car hassle free withdrivetogether & a half price Hudson'sHistoric Houses book for every reader!
Plus great savings on House & Carinsurance + a free Parker pen withevery new quote and a £10 M&Svoucher for each new customer.
See inside for details
Fun Quizzes!Take some time out with your group andenjoy our quiz section where you cantest your general knowledge, solvesome tricky brainteasers and win £25by completing our crosswords.
Win a state ofthe art 26”
HD-readyLCD TV!
Also, acordless kettle, tickets to see the
London Symphony Orchestra, or TheBritish International Motor Show, language coursesets, and a year’s supply of tea bags for your group!
Latest Benefits
13
CROSSWORDS!
crosswords
STANDARD CROSSWORD
Across
1 Shire (6)
4 Distrust (5)
8 Extraterrestrial (5)
9 Fights back (7)
10 Selections (7)
11 Eye infection (4)
12 Female bird (3)
14 Miss out (4)
15 Painting medium (4)
18 Japanese currency (3)
21 Objectives (4)
23 Stir (7)
25 Nationalist (7)
26 Cancel (5)
27 Amusing (5)
28 Hidden (6)
Down
1 Opportunity (6)
2 Unvarying (7)
3 Doggedness (8)
4 Twilight (4)
5 Distressed (5)
6 Tried out (6)
7 Offensively bold (5)
13 Propose for office (8)
16 Student (7)
17 Twisted (6)
19 Horrible (5)
20 Small pill (6)
22 Parisian underground
(5)
24 Satisfy (4)
1 2 3 4 4 4 5 6
7
8
8
9 10
10
11 11
12 13 14 15
13 14
15 16
17 17 18 19
20
21 22 20 23
22 24
25
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24 28 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
Across
1 Less conventional film
director (6)
4 Wear show with flimsy
lining (8)
10 High on drugs, son
walked away from
home (6,3)
11 Crazy, say, about a girl (5)
12 Scottish team’s top player
given red card? (3, 2, 6)
14 Cut-price holiday
destination (3)
15 Swiss town near river is
not entirely secure (7)
17 Left with one pound in
cash (6)
19 In someways, love can
produce a feeling of
pity (6)
21 Early parts of course
deferred for
apprentice? (7)
23 Odd characters employed
by Afghan commander (3)
24 Blue gear guy sported
for game (5,6)
26 African having little time
in part of London (5)
27 Most dependable
American boat finally
enters port out east (9)
29 A high explosive used
in raids blowing up
military bases (8)
30 Festive occasion
attended by second pair
of sexy stars (6)
Down
1 Wife pitches into
drinking bouts (8)
2 Seal changes to
European contract (5)
3 Poor wee creatures (3)
5 Shoot dead gangster
after resistance (7)
6 NY location in which
this crossword grid
appears? (5,6)
7 Fiscal period, in a
manner of speaking (9)
8 Original Olympic setting
as discussed for film (6)
9 Fruits yours truly
provided halfway
through game (6)
13 Storm engulfs the Royal
Marines as well (11)
16 Individual qualities a
Conservative put into
constitution (9)
18 Very little money in
bank of late (8)
20 Given a place, say, with
a view? (7)
21 Sample fish stuffed
with something
unknown (3,3)
22 Tree, source of spice in
cold continent (6)
25 Woman implicated in
Watergate upset (5)
28 Schoolmaster less than
halfway through meal (3)
10
11
6
8
12
13
14
10
15 16
17
14 17
18 19
20 21
22 15
16
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28
29
30
91 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8
18
-Solve the crossword puzzles
in the usual way and try to
work out the mystery words in the
grey squares. Write them in the
appropriate place on the reply card
and you could win £25. Good luck!
WIN!
£25WIN!
£25
WIN!
£25WIN!
£25
No risk, hassle free car purchases 0845 122 6919 www.drivetogether.org.uk
c.t.magazine
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Win a top of therange digital radioEnjoy some great entertainment in your group meetings with this fantastic Tangent Quattro MK II internetradio. It’s the perfect way to keep up to date with all the latest news and events with excellent receptionfrom anywhere in the world.
The Quattro supports both FM and internet radio so you'll be able to find something to listen to no matterwhat your choice in music. It’s also a compact design so you can move it around easily. Other features includefull range speakers, alarm settings and the ability to connect your radio to your PC for music streaming.
The digital radio comes in four different colours and we have three Walnut shades to give away.
The Quattro MK II is availablenow from £179.99, for moreinformation visitwww.sennheiser.co.uk
PRIZES!
3DIGITALRADIOSTO GIVEAWAY
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Tangent Digital Radio’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
Over the next few pages you’ll find some great prizes for you and your group. To bein with a chance of winning, simply tick the relevant box on the reply card at theback of the magazine and you’ll be entered into the draw! It’s as simple as that!
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PRIZES!
Treat your group to a DivineChocolate Hamper
Everyone deserves a littletreat every now and then,and here at Club Togetherwe have teamed up with
www.ethicsgirls.co.uk and Divine Chocolate tooffer 3 lucky groups the chance to win a DivineChocolate Extravagance Hamper.
The hamper includes a variety of tempting chocolates,including Assorted Mini Eggs, Chocolate Coins and amixture of flavoured bars including Mint, Hazelnut, Coffee,Orange and White chocolate.
Divine is a delicious Fairtrade chocolate created to givechocolate lovers the opportunity to indulge in their favouritetreat and support a fairer system of trade at the same time.
GreatBritainguide booksto give awayIt’s always handy to have a travel guide by your side when you’re on a grouptrip, so we’ve joined with Eyewitness Travel to offer 10 readers thechance to win a Great Britain guide book.
It’s packed to the brim with over 2,000 photographs, illustrations, walks, scenicroutes and thematic tours, as well as full-colour detailed maps of towns andregions. You’ll also find plans of all Britain's major attractions, beaches, marketsand festivals listed town by town.
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Great Britain’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
10BOOKSTO GIVE
AWAY
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Divine Hamper’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
TASTYTREATSUP FORGRABS
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PRIZES!
See Tosca withyour group There’s nothing quite like enjoying a musical treat with your group and a trip to the theatre could bejust the thing to keep you all entertained this autumn. Club Together has teamed up with Ellen Kentand Amphitheatre Productions to offer four groups the chance to see their production of Tosca*.
This show will be performed by a large company starring international soloists alongside the fullChisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, and directed by Ellen Kent with theamphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen. Tosca is one of the most dramatic operasever written, and portrays true love, torture and treachery, played against the backdrop of theColosseum of Rome. Set in the era of the Napoleonic wars this spectacular amphitheatre structureheightens the corruption of the period with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a trulyblood curdling villain for the baritone. Tosca is sung in Italian with English subtitles and boasts thetender moving arias, “Recondita Armonia”, “Vissi d’Arte” and “E Lucevan le Stelle”.
We have ten tickets for four groups to thefollowing venues…
* Bristol Hippodromeon Thursday 9th October 2008
* Sunderland Empire Theatreon Thursday 20th November 2008
* Manchester Opera Houseon Wednesday 26th November 2008
* Liverpool Empire Theatreon Thursday 4th December 2008
Please state on the reader reply card at the back ofthe magazine which of the venues you wouldprefer, should you win.
If you are not lucky enough to win this great prizeyou can still book tickets to see Tosca or other EllenKent productions on the following contact numbers...
Bristol Hippodrome: 0844 847 2325**
Sunderland Empire Theatre: 0844 847 2499**
Manchester Opera House: 0844 847 2295**
Liverpool Empire Theatre: 0844 847 2525**
*Ten tickets per group.**Subject to booking fee.
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Ellen Kent tickets’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
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By collecting old mobile phones of any age and condition*, you will receive per phone, plus of vouchers for every 100 phones you collect.
It’s completely free to participate in and once registered, you’ll receive as many posters and leaflets as your club needs to promote the campaign.
You’ll be surprised how many people have got old phones lying redundant at home that could be making money for your club!
To register for this fantastic campaign or for further information call FoneAid on: or view the website:
Award-winningtravel films
that bringBritain's best
attractionsand holidays
to life.
For more information and to viewour complete archive visitwww.travelfilms.co.uk
thportCrown Estate
Heights of AbrahamBritish Trav
oursBronte Parsonage Museum
Staircase HouseMuseum of
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PRIZES!
French PressCoffeeMakers upfor grabsNeed a fast and easy way to make a great cup of coffee? We have justthe thing - three Kenya French Press Coffee Makers to giveaway. The best thing about this prize is its 1.5L capacity can makeup to 12 cups – perfect for your group meetings. Simply add yourfavourite ground coffee followed by hot water, plunge and enjoy.Other features include a reinforced nylon frame, borosilicate glass,French Press plunger system, and it’s dishwasher safe.
Win a year’s supplyof coffee for yourgroupAnd while we’re on the subject of coffee – we also have another fantasticcompetition where three groups could win a year’s supply of Lyons fresh coffee*.This full bodied roast and groundcoffee is suitable for all types ofcoffee making equipment, but worksbest with cafetieres.
Lyons is dedicated to the art ofselecting, blending and roastingonly the finest coffee beans fromaround the world to make theperfect coffee for you.
*6 1kg bags per group.
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Coffee Maker’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
To enter, tick the box marked ‘Ground Coffee’on the reader-reply card at the back of the magazine.
3 TOGIVE
AWAY
18BAGS OFCOFFEETO BEWON
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Make your next carpurchase risk free!Autosave, a highly respected company with over 20 years’ experience has created a unique vehiclepurchase scheme specially for Club Together readers called ‘drivetogether’ to help you pinpoint the rightcar and enjoy fantastic value for money. Now with a dedicated website and telephone number, ClubTogether readers can access this exciting new car buying experience. Buying a new or used car withdrivetogether is a smooth and enjoyable ride without the hassle. They find the right car for you, at theright price and sort out all the paperwork.
drivetogether can supply any vehicle, new or used, from any manufacturer. Simply tell them what youwant, and they’ll do the rest, finding the right car to suit your exact requirements. They have preferredterms with most of the major manufacturers and these savings are passed on to you, our readers. All thecars are thoroughly checked. They make sure they are clear from finance, have not been involved in anyaccidents, and their mileage is true and correct. drivetogther’s unique price promise also guarantees thatthey will not be beaten on any like-for-like price and will provide you with a better value for money deal.
Satisfaction guaranteedAs an extra safety net, there is a 14-day exchange plan.* If you are not completely satisfied with yourpurchase you can exchange it for another vehicle from drivetogether’s extensive range of stock.
What drivetogether offers members: Massive choice – They can supply any vehicle, new or used from any manufacturer.
Incredible value – They can pass on savings on thousands of cars directly to you.
Hassle free and convenient – Your car can be delivered directly to your home and anypart exchange taken away.
Risk freeAll their vehicles are thoroughly checked toensure that they are clear from finance andhave not been in any accidents. They areserviced and fully guaranteed.
n 120-point vehicle inspection
n 12 months comprehensive parts andlabour guarantee
n 14-day exchange plan* that enables youto change your mind if you’re notcompletely satisfied.
n 12 months MOT, if applicable
n 12 months roadside assistance
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The next three pages are full of of tricky questions, challenging crosswords andtesting brain teasers which are just for your fun and enjoyment. Why not get
together with other members of your group and see how well you can do. You’ll findall the answers on page 14 of this issue. For our Prize Competitions see page 5!
1 How many bridesmaids didPrincess Diana have?
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2 With what type of entertainmentdo you associate Tex Avery?
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3 Who was the creator of TheHobbit?
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4 In what year did Bing Crosby andMaria Callas die?
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5 What would beta-blockers lower?
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6 Which musical ran for 3,242performances on Broadway beforeclosing in 1972?
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7 Which US TV historial dramaattracted 120 million US viewersin 1978?
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8 Which play opened in 1980 andwritten by Willie Russell, waslater made into a film?
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9 Who wrote The Norman Conquestsin 1976?
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10 What nationality was WaltDisney?
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TEST YOURSELF!
Sport
1 Which British golfer was the first towin the US Open for 50 years in 1970?
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2 Who won the 1976 WimbledonMen’s Singles title?
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3 Which two boxers did MuhammadAli fight in 1974?
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4 Gordie Howe was the first man inthe history of hockey to scorehow many goals?
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5 Who won her sixth Wimbledontitle in 1975?
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6 How many countries boycotted the22nd Olympic games in Moscow?
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7 Who retired from boxing afterlosing to Trevor Berbick in 1981?
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8 Who did the US lose the AmericasCup to after 132 years ofunbroken victories?
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9 Who won his third consecutiveWimbledon title in 1978?
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10 Which country won the SoccerWorld Cup in 1982?
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Science & Inventions1 What is the fungus used to
make bread?
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2 What is the alternate name fora May tree?
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3 How many sides are there in anonagon?
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4 What is the most commonatom in the universe?
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5 How many miles are there in aleague?
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TRIVIA QUIZ!
THE BRITISH EXPERIENCE
1. In which nation is ‘limey’ a slang
expression for a British person; especially
a British sailor?
• Germany• Australia• USA• France
2. Which Somerset village, famous for its gorge,
gives its name to a type of cheese?
• Wensleydale
• Lymeswold
• Stilton• Cheddar
3. Conkers is a popular playground game
amongst schoolboys in the UK. Which of these
are used to play the game of conkers?
• horse chestnuts
• dice and counters
• cards• coins
4. On what date do we traditionally celebrate
‘Bonfire Night’ in the UK?
• 5th December
• 5th September
• 5th November
• 5th October
5. Which British seaside resort boasts a Royal
Pavilion built in an Oriental style?
• Blackpool• Brighton• Portsmouth
• Southend
6. In which part of the UK was the industrialist
and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie born?
• England• Scotland• Wales• Northern Ireland
7. What are the main ingredients of the British
dish known as ‘bubble-and-squeak’?
• potato and cabbage
• minced beef and beans
• porridge and syrup
• eggs and ham
8. Which of these is a traditional
English folk dance?
• fire dance• sabre dance
• morris dance
• river dance
9. What is stored in an oast house; a circular
building with a conical roof?
• hops• grain• coal• potatoes
10. Where was the English writer
William Shakespeare born?
• Stockton-on-Tees
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Stratford-on-Avon
• Walton-on-Thames
11. Hogmanay would be celebrated in
which of these UK cities?
• Swansea• Edinburgh• Belfast• Coventry
12. In which century was British Prime Minister
Spencer Perceval assassinated?
• 17th• 18th• 19th• 20th
13. What was Diana, Princess of Wales's
surname (family name) prior to her marriage
to Prince Charles?
• Simpson• Simmons• Spicer• Spencer
14. On which day of the year are ‘pancake races’
traditionally held in the UK?
• Maundy Thursday
• Good Friday
• Shrove Tuesday
• Ash Wednesday
15. What family relationship does Queen
Elizabeth II have with Prince Philip - other
than by marriage?
• second cousin
• cousin• none of these
• third cousin
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CROSSWORDS!
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STANDARD CROSSWORDAcross1 Noisy firework (7)
5 Tall structure (5)
8 Fight (3-2)
9 Landlord’s agent (7)
10 Historical jacket (7)
11 Dough-based dish (5)
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14 Hard worker (6)
17 Tip over (5)
19 Move ahead (7)
22 Facecloth (7)
23 Grounds (5)
24 Resided (5)
25 Regal folk (7)
Down1 In a box (5)
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7 Desist (7)
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20 French spa (5)
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compiler’s beginning toenthuse about (9)
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10 Empty pub, seizing ahallucinatory drug (5)
11 Church in Glasgowpark lacking rightkitchen appliance? (6)
12 Classification of dutylevied in respect of oldyacht (8)
14 Just claim by Windsorgentleman at start ofbook (5,4)
16 She inspired poetry along time beforerejecting Holy Writ (5)
17 Alternative notes aGaelic bard abridged (5)
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22 Healthy fellowprovided with suitableequipment (6)
25 Group of stars spoutingtediously about port (5)
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Down1 Enter single broadcast
and achieve recognition(4,4,4,3)
2 River horse, say? (5)3 Supple plant raised in
fiction (7)4 Islands to south
affording shelter forblack bird (4)
5 Superiority givespower in relation tohanging (10)
6 Summary of Erasmus’sfirst religious book (7)
7 Lover a Catholic pickedup in Italian area (9)
8 We envy her, and notsurprisingly, at times(5,3,3,4)
13 Man cleaned out backof car for uncle, once(10)
15 Report of peevish judgeupset about currentwitness (9)
18 Shrubby plant essentialto Arabs, in theory (7)
20 Warship? It capsizedtaking soldiers acrossriver (7)
24 Defer time inside, forexample (4)
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