Soroptimist International St Albans and District’s Charity Quiz Night on Sat 22 March was a a great success raising more than £1400 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 “Crafty Quizzers” were the winners but many of the other ten 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 great feedback from our guests, saying they had a good 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 and guests were asked to wear something orange to the quiz to raise awareness. Many of the team names had orange themes and we had an “Orange” round of quiz questions too! 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/
The fish and chips went down well – they were purchased from and delivered by The Ridgeway Fish Bar in Marshalswick www.ridgewayfishbar.com
The hall at the St Albans URC Homewood Rd is a great venue for an event like this, we always appreciate what a difference it makes to have good facilities.
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.