Standings to end November 2012...

The Cheshire Village Quiz is run on a cumulative points basis, so here are the standings to date after 2 rounds with 5 rounds still to go...

Bulkeley & Ridley lead the way with 94 points after 2 games with Upton 2nd on 88.5 and Peckforton & Beeston 3rd with 85. 

 

All to play for with 5 rounds to go. 

 

Have a great Christmas and New Year and we reconvene in Croft on Friday 25 January 2013...

November 2012 - Pulford

When settings dates for this season, November proved to be the trickiest month with no offers of a venue until very late in the month, as late as we could possibly have left it in fact!

In the end, Jane O'Connor and Pulford saved the day and organised a venue at Marford Community Centre just over the border into North Wales!

It was a tricky night to change countries due to the ever-increasing cold, frost and fog. Certainly my North Rode team had to set off very early to get there (I think it was still Summer when we left) but the trip was well worth it as North Rode ran out winners on the night with 44.5 points. 

Half points only were allowed for a Nadine Dorries related question as to what subject she wanted to talk about whilst cluttering up the jungle on "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here", the answer given being "Late Term Abortion" with "Abortion" only getting you half!

Upton were only a point behind in 2nd with Peckforton & Beeston 3rd with 42 points. 

Two teams couldn't make it due to previous commitments / weather / motorway congestion etc, they being Warmingham and Croft, so they are both awarded the same score as the lowest scoring team on the night as is usual. 

An excellent supper of baked potatoes with various fillings was provided along with some cakes afterwards in a venue that was happily very warm given the plummeting temperatures outside. 

Many thanks to Jane and all the Pulford team, plus Gill the "Question Mistress" who did a sterling job.

November 2012 Results

October 2012 - Peckforton & Beeston

The season kicked off with an excellent turnout of 9 of this year's 10 teams in attendance. 

After the usual furore of trying to set dates and venues etc - for which Jane O'Connor from Pulford deserves utmost credit - 19 October was best for most teams, albeit not for my own at North Rode where all the team members were committed to a local fundraising event on the same night. That is democracy for you though, so we went ahead on the 19th!

The questions must have been well-received too as it was a high scoring game, with Bulkeley & Ridley winning on the night with a superb 54 points out of a possible 60, with Warmingham in 2nd place scoring 51. Four teams finished in joint 3rd with 45 points, namely Upton, Byley, Malpas and Croft.

As is the rule, North Rode were awarded the same score as the lowest scoring team on the night. 

And so to November...

October 2012 Results

New Season - 2012/13

You will have noticed that many of these posts are being made some considerable time after the event they refer to has taken place. I can only claim that I was busy elsewhere, and what a feeble excuse it is!

I will now try and get things up to date and do my best to keep them that way. I can but try, anyway!

For 2012/13, we lost a couple of teams, at least for this season, due to team members being engaged with other issues and not being able to raise a team on a regular basis. The two teams were Darnhall and Wistaston who we hope to see again in the future. They are of course very welcome to return at any point. 

That means we have 10 teams for the 2012/13 season who are:-

Alvanley

Bulkeley & Ridley

Byley

Croft

Malpas

North Rode

Peckforton & Beeston

Pulford

Upton

Warmingham

And so to the first game of the season on 19 October 2012, hosted by Peckforton & Beeston...

2011/12 Winners - Croft!

As you can see below, Croft completed the "double hat-trick" of wins in the Cheshire Village Quiz by winning for the 6th year running. 

This year was as close as it has ever been in my memory (which admittedly doesn't go back as far as some) with Croft beating North Rode in 2nd place by just 3 points over the season with Upton being 12 points behind North Rode in 3rd place. 

Well done to every team for all their efforts during the season. 

Dave Cummerson arranged the prizes for the top 3 teams and also a gift for Peter Watson for his excellent work in setting all the questions, without which we would have a job to play the quiz at all...

All that remained was to do it again in 2012/13...

Final Standings - 2011/12

May 2012 - Bulkeley & Ridley

2011/12 Final Round - 18 May 2012

The final round of the 2011/12 Village Quiz was played at Bickerton Village Hall thanks to the kind auspices of Bulkeley & Ridley on 18 May 2012. Idina - many thanks to you and team for hosting. 

Whilst I again couldn't be there, my own team proved that they do at least as well - if not better! - without me by finishing joint 1st on the Night with Upton, both teams scoring 48 points. 

   

Quiz Accounts - April 2012

Here are the latest accounts for this year - thanks to Dave Cummerson from Croft - showing us still in credit to the tune of £248.96.

Standings to end April 2012...

April 2012 - Alvanley

The 20th of April saw 11 teams (all bar Bulkeley & Ridley)  at Alvanley Village Hall for an excellent evening's entertainment. 

I could not be present personally due to other commitments, but all credit to Bob Hughes and all at Alvanley for their hospitality. 

Result-wise, North Rode edged the contest with 43 points, Byley were second with 41 whilst Croft and Malpas finished joint third with 40 points each. 

Well done to all concerned!

April 2012 Results

Quiz Accounts - March 2012

Here are the latest accounts for this year - thanks to Dave Cummerson from Croft - showing us still in credit to the tune of £225.96.

As we are looking set to have a healthy reserve at the end of the season, does anyone have any suggestions as to how we may best spend the money? 

Prizes of some sort were always awarded in the past, usually in the form of book tokens etc, or donations to worthy causes could be made?

All suggestions gratefully received, let the debate begin! 

Standings to end March 2012...

The Cheshire Village Quiz is run on a cumulative points basis, so here are the standings to date after 5 rounds, just 2 rounds to go...

Croft now have a healthy 9 point lead on North Rode with Darnhall and Upton just 5 points behind North Rode in joint third.

 

See you next month of the 20th of April at Alvanley...

March 2012 - Warmingham

The 23rd of March saw all 12 teams assemble for the first time this season at Warmingham Village Hall for what turned out to be an unusual, but enjoyable evening!

We almost had the first ever "quiz without questions" when Peter Watson's questions for this month were left behind in Croft. Whilst a member of the Croft team returned to get them, we had some lovely food somewhat earlier in the evening than usual, following which Warmingham played a blinder and made up the first three rounds of questions entirely on their own!

Profound thanks must go to Naomi Higson, her family and all the Warmingham team members, especially Adrian and George who asked the questions. This was an unprecedented set of circumstances but handled beautifully!

After three rounds, the real questions landed, and just three round's worth were used, namely:

Current Affairs

Animal Crackers

From the Sublime...

Result-wise, Croft won the day with 51 points, Darnhall and Peckforton & Beeston finishing joint second with 50 points each. 

March 2012 Results

Standings to end February 2012...

The Cheshire Village Quiz is run on a cumulative points basis, so here are the standings to date after 4 rounds.

Croft are just 3 points ahead of North Rode with Upton threatening to overhaul both of them with an excellent run of form in a close third. 

 

See you next month of the 23rd of March at Warmingham...

 

 

February 2012 - Byley

The 17th of February 2012 again saw 11 of the 12 teams playing this year convene at Byley Village Hall. Only Wistaston couldn't be with us due to a combination of work commitments and illness. Hopefully they will be back with us next month. The night's scores can be seen in the previous post. 
 

Our venue was the home of Byley of course, where we were all warmly welcomed. The food was very nice too, there being a choice of Carrot & Coriander or Leek & Potato with crusty bread. Better yet, there was a choice of Apple or Gooseberry Pie with custard!

Custard is a magic word as far as I'm concerned, so top marks for Byley in that regard!

A special "thank you" to Celia Wilkinson and all the Byley team for their great efforts on the night, including finishing in good time to be home before Saturday!

 

Peter Watson's rounds of questions this time were as follows:-

Current Affairs

US States

Education, Education, Education

I do not believe it

The World of Mad Men & Women

Makers & Shakers
 

The questions were tough, but fair and there is clearly a need to scrutinise the fine print in the news stories to do well in the "Current Affairs" round!


Result-wise, Upton continued their excellent recent form with a comfortable with, with Byley and Croft finishing tied for second. 

February 2012 Results

Quiz Accounts - January 2012

Here are the latest accounts for this year - thanks to Dave Cummerson from Croft - showing us still in credit!

Standings to end January 2012...

The Cheshire Village Quiz is run on a cumulative points basis, so here are the standings to date after 3 rounds.

See you next month of the 17th of February at Byley...

January 2012 - Peckforton & Beeston

The first quiz of 2012 saw the largest assembly of teams to date with 11 of the 12 teams playing this year all present. Only Wistaston couldn't be with us on the 20th of January. The night's scores can be seen in the previous post. 

Our venue was Peckforton Village Room, home of Peckforton & Beeston, where the hospitality was warm and friendly.  

A special "thank you" to Diana Cieluch, Penny Shearer and all the Peckforton & Beeston team for their great efforts on the night.

 

Peter Watson's rounds of questions this time were as follows:-

Current Affairs

Where on Earth?

A Rose by any Other Name

Are there 10 Famous Belgians?

Kings & Queens

Hobbies, Pastimes and Trades

One or two of Peter's questions did spark some debate on the night as to what was acceptable as an answer. One of the (clearly more than 10) famous Belgians, Adolphe Sax, sparked some spelling discussions, as did the precise meanings of Sensei and Stenographer in the Hobbies, Pastimes and Trades round. 

Peter's pronouncements after the game confirmed that Sax or Saxe was an acceptable surname, but Saxo was not - that being a small Citroen car as far as I can remember...

Sensei also needed some mention of Teacher / Instructor to get a point (no particular Martial Arts context was required) whilst a Stenographer writes in shorthand by a variety of means, thus the word "shorthand" is the crucial bit. 

The scores have been adjusted to reflect Peter's comments, but they don't actually change the result, with Upton being victorious on the night with Croft second. Congratulations to all concerned!

January 2012 Results