Village Quiz

Village Quiz

With an east wind howling down Main Street, villagers scurried along to the warmth of the Village Hall to do battle once again at the Quiz & Chip Night. Quiz supremo Lois Jordan set the tone of questions that would sort the wheat from the chaff. Fortified with liquid refreshment from the bar, the contestants sorted themselves into their respective teams. It was immediately obvious that this would be a two way scrap with the remainder fighting for the minor places. Our host and question master John Deval laid down the rules and the quiz commenced.

After three rounds of brain exertion we reached the midway point, time for fish and chips which were duly served up piping hot and very enjoyable. After another three rounds of yes, no, yes, that’s not right, put anything down, its errr… the quiz concluded. Its amazing how much you think you know when the answer has just been read out.

Thanks to all concerned for an entertaining evening.

Beer and Skittles – 14th March 2012

The theme for the final beer and skittles, local ales, did not disappoint.

Great Gidding Skittles
“Duck!”

The Cambridge Brewery, Oakham Ales, Bateman’s, Elgoods and the Pot Belly brewery all featured along with Thwaites outpost brewery in the Sawtry hinterland. Citra  and JHB from Oakham ales was well received along with Bateman’s Combined  Harvest. All the beers were eminently drinkable apart from the one that Mr Hodson thought tasted of a bonfire,  wether that was standing in or down wind we’re not sure.

The Ale’d and aimless award was unanimously awarded to Michael

On the skittle front, Mr Garner and Mr Crank showed how the game should be played, fast and furious. The Ale’d and aimless award was unanimously awarded  for the uncanny ability to throw one cheese without hitting any skittles, unique!

Don’t forget the Port supper at the end of the month, Andrew will do a circular e mail if he requires any extra goodies. Mrs T has volunteered a fruit cake.

Thank you everyone for your support during the winter, the yard of ale still makes me smile

Wassail night 2012

Wassail night is on the go!

A hardy group of villagers are Wassailing the night away. Firstly in the Jubilee Wood and then onto the Village Hall for food, cider and a warm up!

Wassail night at the village hall

Everyone’s enjoying the cider!

Wassail night at the Village hall

Paul Burgess is awarded the ‘Ale’d and Aimless’ trophy for his wonderful Wassailing poem. Sue and Patrick were close runners up.

Paul receives the Ale'd and Aimless trophy from organiser Michael Trolove

A big thank you to Michael and Julie Trolove (and anyone else that was involved) for organising the event.