Corporate Gala Quiz hosted by Salisbury Hospice Charity raises over £5K

Thursday, 28 September 2023 01:00

Salisbury Hospice's first-ever Corporate Gala Quiz took place at Salisbury Arts Centre on the evening of Friday, 22nd September.

The charity organised the fantastic evening after taking over the event from Sarum Rotary and was sponsored by Trethowans Solicitors and organised in association with Salisbury Radio.

The evening surpassed all expectations, with over 15 businesses in attendance. The quiz had 8 question rounds, with topics including film & TV, music, general knowledge and even an “Impossible!” round.

The event was hosted by Salisbury Radio's Andy Munns, who acted as compere and quiz master for the evening.

An amazing amount of money raised (Image: Spencer Mulholland)

The Corporate Gala Quiz also consisted of a fish and chip supper supplied by Britz Fish & Chips, a raffle and an auction. John Axford from Woolley & Wallis Salesroom for acting as our charity auctioneer for the evening.

Salisbury Hospice Charity is pleased to announce that they are extending auction lot No. 6. The opportunity to “Sell your home for FREE” with Northwood Incorporating Bassets Estate Agents for a further two weeks.

The highest bidder will have nothing more to pay than their winning bid.

A reserve has been placed on the auction lot of £2,000. To place a bid, please email louise@salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk.

Please see full terms and conditions on the Northwood website: https://www.bassets.co.uk/salisbury-hospice-charity-corporate-gala-quiz-prize/

Louise Compton, Corporate Fundraiser, said, “It was such a fantastic evening, which was enjoyed by all. We are thrilled the event raised such a large amount for Salisbury Hospice.

The winning team from Wooley and Wallis (Image: Spencer Mulholland)

"I would like to thank everyone for their support, donations and attendance on this fabulous evening. We look forward to planning next year’s Corporate Gala Quiz!”

If you fancy taking on the music round and see if you can beat the team from Salisbury Radio, it's below - one point for the artist, one point for the song title and 5 points to name the only song in the ten not to reach the Offical UK Chart Top Ten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71mDVfTDjas Click on the box to reveal the answer for each track Song One

Summer in the City – The Lovin’ Spoonful (Number 8 - 1966)

Song Two

Dua Lipa – Dance the Night (Number 1 – 2023)

Song Three

Def Leppard – Animal (Number 6 – 1987)

Song Four

Fat Boy Slim – Praise You (Number 1 – 1999)

Song Five

Fleetwood Mac – Albatross (Number 2 – 1973)

Song Six

Justin Timberlake – Rock Your Body (Number 2 – 2003)

Song Seven

Donna Summer – Hot Stuff (Number 11 – 1979)

Song Eight

Dexys Midnight Runners (& Kevin Rowland) – Come on Eileen

(Number 1 – 1982)

Song Nine

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe (Number 1 – 2012)

Song Ten

The Four Tops – Bernadette (Number 8 – 1967)

Feature Image: Spencer Mulholland

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