Quiz Night – 27 Mar 2024

Article by Peter Quinn.

On Wednesday 27th March, a moonlit Carrow Road Stadium was buzzing with excitement as 31 teams, totaling almost 200 contestants, gathered for the highly anticipated Norwich City Fans’ Social Club Quiz Night.

Hosted by sports journalist Michael Bailey, with quizmaster Amy setting the questions, it promised to be an evening of friendly competition. Where obscure knowledge met wild guesses. All for a good cause.

Trivia: From Film To Fiction

Teams tackled an eclectic mix of trivia spanning from Hollywood, famous slogans, to literature’s greatest names. Picture teams puzzling over which movie snagged the most Oscars this year, decoding iconic corporate slogans, to diving into classic literature – contestants showcased their knowledge with gusto. Even historical head-scratchers were thrown into the mix, like determining if the moon landing or the birth of Justin Bieber came first!

Celebrating Victory

But it was team ‘Brown & Co Brains’ who stole the show, clinching the victory. Lisa, Darren, Kelsey, Jasmine, Dan & Kyle all walked away with winner’s trophies and large Easter Eggs, undoubtedly celebrating their triumph well into the night.

Not far behind were the joint second-place teams, ‘Sainz, Sealed, Delivered,’ and ‘ J is for Genius.’

And let’s not forget the teams in joint third place, ‘Peaches and Team,’ ‘Score Sara Sara!’ and ‘Trust Us.’

Of course, every competition has its wooden spoon winner, and this time it was team “Acle Bowlers” who proudly took home the honour, along with their very own wooden spoons and a bar of chocolate. But as the Greek philosopher Socrates wisely said, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

Giving Back

Thanks to the generosity of all involved, including social club partner Fosters Solicitors, who covered all expenses, the event raised a grand total of £2,850 for Norwich City Football Club’s official charity, the Community Sports Foundation.

The social club would also like to thank helpers Jacqui, Mark, Connor, Ronnie, Sue and Diane D, who ably assisted the team of social club volunteers on the night.

Photo Gallery

Photographs: Neil Hall, Community Sports Foundation

Flipping Fun

The half-time game of ‘Heads or Tails’ was won by Billy Hobson from ‘Match of the Dads’ winning an ‘Afternoon Tea with Prosecco’ courtesy of Rooftop Gardens.

Bidding Wars

The prize auction saw some fierce bidding. Here’s a closer look at each item and the lucky winners:

Sydney van Hooijdonk Signed Shirt: Donated by Norwich City Football Club, this prized possession fetched a winning bid of £90 from Connor Brown, a member of team ‘We the Ones.’

Fortnum & Mason Hamper: Complemented by Smirnoff Vodka, Jack Daniels Whiskey, and Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur, this luxurious hamper was donated by the 8:56 Foundation mental health group. Chloe McEwen, representing team ‘AC a little silhouetto of Milan,’ secured the winning bid of £100.

Borja Sainz Signed Shirt: Another gem from Norwich City Football Club, this signed shirt went under the hammer for a whopping £110, claimed by Jen de Polo of team ‘Answering Machines.’

Norwich City Hospitality Day for 2 People: This exclusive experience included a 3-course lunch, drinks, half-time snacks, and 2 seats in the Directors box as guests of Norwich City Director, Tom Smith. Generously donated by Tom Smith of Norwich City Football Club, it fetched an impressive bid of £350 from Chris Marris, a member of team ‘Is Ya Motherwell.’

Jonathan Rowe Signed Shirt & Football Boots: Donated by both Norwich City Football Club and Jonathan Rowe, this unique prize saw a heated bidding war, eventually won by Connor Brown of team ‘We the Ones’ with a bid of £210.

Congratulations to all the winners and a heartfelt thank you to the prize donors for their generosity.

An Unforgettable Evening

The Norwich City Fans’ Social Club Quiz Night was a testament to the power of the community, coming together to support a worthy cause, and leaving everyone eagerly anticipating our next quiz night extravaganza.

Just remember, as Miles Kington pointed out, “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.”

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