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Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

14 thanks Zico. The logo colours was very easy, as I was watching Wimbledon ( on TV) whilst doing the quiz. Knew the answer anyway.

Wimbledon Tennis Quiz

1.  The Wimbledon Championships, commonly called Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament organised by the All-England Lawn Tennis Club in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association.  In what year were the Championships first held, was it 1857, 1867 or 1877?
1877

2.  Which company has been the Official Supplier of tennis balls to The Wimbledon Championships since 1902?
Slazenger

3.  Name the last British woman to win a Wimbledon singles' final?
Virginia Wade

4.  What was the most commonly known nickname of Aorangi Terrace, a grassed banked area in the grounds of the club?
Henman Hill (will also accept Murray Mound)

5.  What associated with Wimbledon holds about 200 achenes?
The average strawberry (they are the small, yellow seed-like bits on the outside)

6.  What name is shared by a 5-time ladies' singles champion and the Ladies' Singles Trophy?
Venus (Venus Williams and the Venus Rosewater Dish)

7. How old was Boris Becker when in 1985 he became the youngest champion in the history of the men's singles, was he 16, 17 or 18?
17

8.  Which English brand of gin-based liqueur has been declared one of two official drinks of Wimbledon?
Pimm's

9.  After winning the men's singles championship in 1987, which Australian player started the tradition of climbing into the stands to celebrate?
Pat Cash

10.  In the Open Era, since the inclusion of the professional tennis players, which female player holds the record for most Women’s singles titles with nine?
Martina Navratilova (1978–1979, 1982–1987, 1990). Navratilova also holds the record for most consecutive victories with six (1982–1987)

11.  In the Open Era, since the inclusion of professional tennis players, which male player holds the record for most Men’s singles titles with eight?
Roger Federer (2003–2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) Björn Borg (1976–1980) and Roger Federer (2003–2007) share the record for most consecutive victories with five.  Novak Djokovic has seven titles at the time of writing.

12.  What at Wimbledon is made from Tenara fabric?
Retractable Roof over Centre Court

13.  What two colours are on the Wimbledon logo?
Purple and green

14.  Which player is married to former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi?
Steffi Graf

15.  How many times did Tim Henman reach the semi-final stage during his career, was it three, four or five?
Four

16.  Which fast serving male player became the first wildcard to win a singles title at SW19 in 2001?
Goran Ivanisevic - To date, Ivanisevic remains the only male player in singles to have won a Major title as a wildcard.

17.  Which late Czech player famously captured the nation's hearts when she burst into tears following defeat to Steffi Graf in 1993?
Jana Novotna - was consoled by the Duchess of Kent following her loss. She also lost to Martina Hingis in 1997. She eventually became Wimbledon champion in 1998.

18.  How many courts are used for matches during the Wimbledon fortnight, is it 15, 18 or 21?
18 courts

19.  Which American won the Men’s singles in 1974 but had to wait until 1982 to win it again with victory over John McEnroe after being runner up in 1975, 1977 and 1978?
Jimmy Connors 

20.  For two points name the years that Andy Murray won the Wimbledon Men’s singles?
2013 and 2016


 

What an awful weekend.  I highly advise that anyone who has to have a tooth extracted do everything in your power to avoid a dry socket!  My quiz on pain will come later in the week!!  

In the meantime, new balls please!

Wimbledon Tennis Quiz

1.  The Wimbledon Championships, commonly called Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament organised by the All-England Lawn Tennis Club in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association.  In what year were the Championships first held, was it 1857, 1867 or 1877?

2.  Which company has been the Official Supplier of tennis balls to The Wimbledon Championships since 1902?

3.  Name the last British woman to win a Wimbledon singles' final?

4.  What was the most commonly known nickname of Aorangi Terrace, a grassed banked area in the grounds of the club?

5.  What associated with Wimbledon holds about 200 achenes?

6.  What name is shared by a 5-time ladies' singles champion and the Ladies' Singles Trophy?

7. How old was Boris Becker when in 1985 he became the youngest champion in the history of the men's singles, was he 16, 17 or 18?

8.  Which English brand of gin-based liqueur has been declared one of two official drinks of Wimbledon?

9.  After winning the men's singles championship in 1987, which Australian player started the tradition of climbing into the stands to celebrate?

10.  In the Open Era, since the inclusion of the professional tennis players, which female player holds the record for most Women’s singles titles with nine?

11.  In the Open Era, since the inclusion of professional tennis players, which male player holds the record for most Men’s singles titles with eight?

12.  What at Wimbledon is made from Tenara fabric?

13.  What two colours are on the Wimbledon logo?

14.  Which player is married to former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi?

15.  How many times did Tim Henman reach the semi-final stage during his career, was it three, four or five?

16.  Which fast serving male player became the first wildcard to win a singles title at SW19 in 2001?

17.  Which late Czech player famously captured the nation's hearts when she burst into tears following defeat to Steffi Graf in 1993?

18.  How many courts are used for matches during the Wimbledon fortnight, is it 15, 18 or 21?

19.  Which American won the Men’s singles in 1974 but had to wait until 1982 to win it again with victory over John McEnroe after being runner up in 1975, 1977 and 1978?

20.  For two points name the years that Andy Murray won the Wimbledon Men’s singles?

 

12 for me too - Have a great weekend Zico 

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2023 Quiz

1.  Prince Harry released a bombshell tell-all book in January 2023 entitled what?
Spare

2.  Who stepped down from ITVs ‘This Morning’ in June 2023 after a huge scandal involving a young colleague?
Phillip Schofield

3.  The tragic Death of Adam Johnson in October 2023 prompted the use of compulsory neck guards in which sport?
Ice Hockey

4.  Which Former Scottish first minister was arrested over allegations of financial misconduct in June 2023?
Nicola Sturgeon

5.  Which Spanish Football Federation President resigned after pressure for kissing a female player on the lips, live on TV without consent?
Luis Rubiales

6.  Which airline cancelled all UK flights after going into administration in 2023?
Flybe

7.  What country hosted the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
France

8.  What country did King Charles III travel to for his first state visit?
Germany

9.  In January 2023, which map celebrated 90 years of use?
The London Underground map

10.  Who began a 2023 arena tour - six years after cancelling all his live shows for "unforeseen family circumstances"?
Peter Kay

11.  Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died aged 56, but who wrote her massive hit single Nothing Compares 2 U?
Prince

12.  In April which country became the 31st country to join NATO?
Finland

13.  The PGA Tour announced in June it would merge with LIV Golf, a league backed by which country?
Saudi Arabia

14.  Which club won the men’s 2022 – 2023 Premier League?
Manchester City

15.  Which former British Prime Minister was appointed Foreign Secretary in November?
David Cameron

16.  Which ‘Fairytale of New York’ singer died on Christmas Day in 2023?
Shane MacGowan

17.  What was the name of the Oceangate submersible that imploded during an expedition in June? 
Titan

18. Which actor broke more than 30 bones after he was run over by his six-tonne snowplough on 1 January 2023?
Jeremy Renner

19. Which singer was Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2023?
Taylor Swift

20.  What 80’s song was the official Number 1 in the UK charts on Christmas Day 2023?
Last Christmas – WHAM!







 

2023 Quiz

1.  Prince Harry released a bombshell tell-all book in January 2023 entitled what?

2.  Who stepped down from ITVs ‘This Morning’ in June 2023 after a huge scandal involving a young colleague?

3.  The tragic Death of Adam Johnson in October 2023 prompted the use of compulsory neck guards in which sport?

4.  Which Former Scottish first minister was arrested over allegations of financial misconduct in June 2023?

5.  Which Spanish Football Federation President resigned after pressure for kissing a female player on the lips, live on TV without consent?

6.  Which airline cancelled all UK flights after going into administration in 2023?

7.  What country hosted the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

8.  What country did King Charles III travel to for his first state visit?

9.  In January 2023, which map celebrated 90 years of use?

10.  Who began a 2023 arena tour - six years after cancelling all his live shows for "unforeseen family circumstances"?

11.  Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died aged 56, but who wrote her massive hit single Nothing Compares 2 U?

12.  In April which country became the 31st country to join NATO?

13.  The PGA Tour announced in June it would merge with LIV Golf, a league backed by which country?

14.  Which club won the men’s 2022 – 2023 Premier League?

15.  Which former British Prime Minister was appointed Foreign Secretary in November?

16.  Which ‘Fairytale of New York’ singer died on Christmas Day in 2023?

17.  What was the name of the Oceangate submersible that imploded during an expedition in June? 

18. Which actor broke more than 30 bones after he was run over by his six-tonne snowplough on 1 January 2023?

19. Which singer was Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2023?

20.  What 80’s song was the official Number 1 in the UK charts on Christmas Day 2023?


 

14 today thanks zico

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Westside wrote: ↑26 Jun 2025, 17:39 10, thanks Zico. 

Top effort with the golf Zico. I'm doing a "Sunday Driver," at East Sussex in late September. Sunday afternoon golf, dinner bed, breakfast, more golf Monday morning. One round on each course.

10, thanks Zico. 

Top effort with the golf Zico. I'm doing a "Sunday Driver," at East Sussex in late September. Sunday afternoon golf, dinner bed, breakfast, more golf Monday morning. One round on each course.

14 thanks Zico

2022 Quiz

1.  How old was the Queen when she died?
96

2.  Which Jubilee did the late Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in June?
Platinum

3. Which famous group launched a new digital entertainment experience this year called Voyage?
ABBA 

4.  Which Arsenal footballer scored England’s winning goal in the UEFA European Women’s Championship?
Chloe Kelly

5.  Ed Sheeran welcomed his second daughter this year. Which planet is she named after?
Jupiter

6.  What was the former occupation of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky before he assumed office?
A comedian – will accept entertainer

7.  What was the name of the British Eurovision entrant who placed second to Ukraine in the singing contest - and what song did he sing?  Point for each
Sam Ryder, Space Man

8.  A US defamation trial attracted viewers from across the world this year, but which two famous actors were involved?  Point for each
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

9.  What vegetable was declared “victorious” over former Prime Minister Liz Truss?
A lettuce

10.  What is the name of the daily puzzle app that was purchased by the New York Times?
Wordle

11.  How do you write 2022 in Roman numerals?
MMXXII

12.  A high-profile libel case between two British footballer’s wives hit headlines this year, but what was it nicknamed?
The Wagatha Christie trial

13.  Which major sporting event was held in Birmingham, England from July 28th – August 8th, 2022?
Commonwealth Games

14.  Which long running medical drama aired its final episode in March 2022, after 23 years on our screens?
Holby City

15.  How much was the release clause paid by Manchester City to bring Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland to the club in the summer transfer window? £21.1 million, £51.1 million or £71.1 million?
£51.1 million

16.  Which British company fired 800 of its employees over a video call in March?
P&O Ferries

17.  Researchers in the Antarctic announced that they had found the previously undiscovered wreck of which ship used by Ernest Shackleton in his expedition in 1915?
Endurance

18.  In July the Prime Minister of which major country was assassinated whilst giving a public speech?  Bonus point if you can name him.
Japan - Shinzo Abe

19.  The I’m A Celebrity Jungle welcomed a member of the Royal Family in 2022, who were they? 
Mike Tindall

20. What unusual item linked to the late John Lennon went on display at Liverpool's Beatles Museum earlier this year? 
A toilet - from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Berkshire home

 

Had a fabulous day thanks Westside.  Hence the late questions this morning as I was knackered!  Played at East Sussex National.  Two of us always do one all dayer there a year, both courses with buggy.  Not cheap but it's a great day out.  Shot 20 over on East and 17 over on West so very happy with that,  

2022 Quiz

1.  How old was the Queen when she died?

2.  Which Jubilee did the late Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in June?

3. Which famous group launched a new digital entertainment experience this year called Voyage?

4.  Which Arsenal footballer scored England’s winning goal in the UEFA European Women’s Championship?

5.  Ed Sheeran welcomed his second daughter this year. Which planet is she named after?

6.  What was the former occupation of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky before he assumed office?

7.  What was the name of the British Eurovision entrant who placed second to Ukraine in the singing contest - and what song did he sing?  Point for each

8.  A US defamation trial attracted viewers from across the world this year, but which two famous actors were involved?  Point for each

9.  What vegetable was declared “victorious” over former Prime Minister Liz Truss?

10.  What is the name of the daily puzzle app that was purchased by the New York Times?

11.  How do you write 2022 in Roman numerals?

12.  A high-profile libel case between two British footballer’s wives hit headlines this year, but what was it nicknamed?

13.  Which major sporting event was held in Birmingham, England from July 28th – August 8th, 2022?

14.  Which long running medical drama aired its final episode in March 2022, after 23 years on our screens?

15.  How much was the release clause paid by Manchester City to bring Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland to the club in the summer transfer window? £21.1 million, £51.1 million or £71.1 million?

16.  Which British company fired 800 of its employees over a video call in March?

17.  Researchers in the Antarctic announced that they had found the previously undiscovered wreck of which ship used by Ernest Shackleton in his expedition in 1915?

18.  In July the Prime Minister of which major country was assassinated whilst giving a public speech?  Bonus point if you can name him.

19.  The I’m A Celebrity Jungle welcomed a member of the Royal Family in 2022, who were they? 

20. What unusual item linked to the late John Lennon went on display at Liverpool's Beatles Museum earlier this year? 

 

10. Thanks Zico. Hope the golf was enjoyable. Where did you play?

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2021 Quiz

1.  Who resigned as Health Secretary in June, after being caught snogging his aide, Gina Coladangelo?
Matt Hancock

2.  Teams or individuals from which country won the following competitions: The Great British Bake Off, Strictly Come Dancing, Eurovision and The Euros?
Italy

3.  Who scored the opening goal for England in the Euros final?
Luke Shaw, within the first two minutes of the match

4. Who became the first female American Vice President in US history?
Kamala Harris

5.  A new £50 note entered circulation in June. Which scientist is celebrated on the new note?
Alan Turing, the mathematician who was pivotal in cracking the Enigma code

6.  Bitcoin became an official currency in which Central American country?
El Salvador

7.  A campaign was launched to save the life of an alpaca thought to be infected with TB: What was the name of the alpaca?
Geronimo

8.  Which South Korean Netflix series became the biggest ever original series for the streaming platform after being watched by 111 million?
Squid Game

9. Which UK channel broadcast the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan? 
ITV

10.  Carrie married Boris Johnson in May 2021 in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral - can you remember Carrie's maiden name?
Symonds

11.  Which computer expert was found dead in his prison cell? In 1987, he wrote the first commercial anti-virus software.
John McAfee

12.  Which Hollywood celeb flew to space on Blue Origin's second sub-orbital human spaceflight?
William Shatner

13.  Which actor discharged a gun with fatal consequences whilst filming the film, Rust?
Alec Baldwin

14.  In October, the World Health Organisation endorsed the first vaccine for which disease?
Malaria

15.  How old was Prince Phillip when he died in April?
99

16.  Who was the female tennis star from South London who won the US Open this year?
Emma Raducanu

17.  Which Caribbean country became an independent republic and named pop star Rihanna as a national hero?
Barbados

18.  Boris Johnson devoted a surprising amount of time in a speech to the Confederation of British Industry to talking about which cartoon character?
Peppa Pig

19.  A ship blocked the Suez Canal for days causing worldwide delays: What was the name of the vessel?
Ever Given

20.  A legal dispute hit the headlines in April when Colin launched legal proceedings against Cuthbert: Who were Colin and Cuthbert?
Caterpillar cakes, from Marks & Spencer and Aldi respectively



 

Answers will be a little late today as it's our annual all day golf day.


2021 Quiz

1.  Who resigned as Health Secretary in June, after being caught snogging his aide, Gina Coladangelo?

2.  Teams or individuals from which country won the following competitions: The Great British Bake Off, Strictly Come Dancing, Eurovision and The Euros?

3.  Who scored the opening goal for England in the Euros final?

4. Who became the first female American Vice President in US history?

5.  A new £50 note entered circulation in June. Which scientist is celebrated on the new note?

6.  Bitcoin became an official currency in which Central American country?

7.  A campaign was launched to save the life of an alpaca thought to be infected with TB: What was the name of the alpaca?

8.  Which South Korean Netflix series became the biggest ever original series for the streaming platform after being watched by 111 million?

9. Which UK channel broadcast the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan? 

10.  Carrie married Boris Johnson in May 2021 in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral - can you remember Carrie's maiden name?

11.  Which computer expert was found dead in his prison cell? In 1987, he wrote the first commercial anti-virus software.

12.  Which Hollywood celeb flew to space on Blue Origin's second sub-orbital human spaceflight?

13.  Which actor discharged a gun with fatal consequences whilst filming the film, Rust?

14.  In October, the World Health Organisation endorsed the first vaccine for which disease?

15.  How old was Prince Phillip when he died in April?

16.  Who was the female tennis star from South London who won the US Open this year?

17.  Which Caribbean country became an independent republic and named pop star Rihanna as a national hero?

18.  Boris Johnson devoted a surprising amount of time in a speech to the Confederation of British Industry to talking about which cartoon character?

19.  A ship blocked the Suez Canal for days causing worldwide delays: What was the name of the vessel?

20.  A legal dispute hit the headlines in April when Colin launched legal proceedings against Cuthbert: Who were Colin and Cuthbert?