Soroptimist International St Albans and District’s Charity Quiz Night on Sat 23 March was a a great success raising £1150 for the St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge and other charities supported by the Club.
This is always the Club’s last big fundraiser for the Club’s end of year in April so it was brilliant to be so well supported. 
Barbara Saunders, co-President of the Club was the MC for the evening keeping everyone to time and and keeping scores too. The Quiz Master was Barbara’s husband, Derek Palmer who challenged everyone’s brain cells on the night with some really interesting and varied rounds – all with multiple choice answers meaning that everyone has a chance to answer the questions. Barbara did a brilliant job supporting Derek as well as organising the event. Ian Byrne organised and ran the music round which meant accessing another part of the brain – always a great idea. If people didn’t know the answers to many of the questions posed before the quiz, they will have gone away knowing many more useful (?) things than they did before. Team “Plus Fours” were the winners but many of the other teams were hot on their heels and it was a close run thing for all teams. There was a buzzing atmosphere on the night, and we have received some rewarding feedback from our guests, saying they had a great time – which makes it all the more worthwhile!
Soroptimists Orange the World to End Violence Against Women! “Orange day” is the 25th of every month. This year Soroptimists were asked to wear something orange to the quiz to raise awareness. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from the scourge that is violence against women and girls. Click here to find out more: https://sigbi.org/st-albans-and-district/orange-the-world/
Everyone said the fish and chips were really good this year (or chicken, or veggie) – they were purchased from and delivered by The Ridgeway Fish Bar in Marshalswick which has new owners and well worth your support if you live in the area www.ridgewayfishbar.com
The money was raised from a combination of ticket, raffle and bar sales and we thank everyone for their generosity which will make a difference to the Women’s Refuge and the other charities supported by the Club. We also thank everyone who helped before, during and after the event – these things are always a big team effort by our Club Members and our supporters.
We’ll let you know when we’ve arranged a date for next year to make sure you don’t miss it!