Soroptimist International St Albans and District’s Charity Quiz Night on Sat 28 March was a a great success raising more than £1500 for the SAHWR Refuge and Domestic Abuse support service.
This is always the Club’s last big fundraiser for the Club’s end of year in April so it was brilliant that we it was a sell out with 12 teams participating. Barbara 
Saunders, co-President of the Club was the MC for the evening keeping everyone to time, 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. 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 “Book Ends” were the winners but many of the other eleven teams were hot on their heels too. There was a great atmosphere on the night, and we have received some excellent feedback from our guests, saying that they had really enjoyed themselves 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! As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from the violence against and the abuse of 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 SAHWR 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.