Success for Exeter's Really Big Quiz
Exeter's 13th annual Really Big Quiz was once again an outstanding evening, raising an impressive £6,411 for the Exeter Foundation.
Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, Exeter's Corn Exchange was filled with 73 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter's brainiest business.
Guests enjoyed an exciting evening, where teams were put to the test answering challenging quiz questions presented by John Coombs and Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards. This was followed by an auction and raffle hosted by exuberant auctioneer James Morrish of Kivells.
True to form, Mr Morrish encouraged everyone to pay an extra £1 to participate in a game of Heads or Tails. This, together with the auction, raffle and money raised from entry fees contributed to the £6,411 cheque presented to the Lord Mayor and Tina Paisley from the Exeter Foundation.
The champion team on the night was from ATASS Ltd, which this year entered a total of five teams. This year's triumph marked the third year in a row the company has won the title of Exeter's brainiest business. The winners were presented with the sought-after trophy to keep, along with a bottle of champagne.
Second and third place was decided by a tie-breaker between Alphington Women's Institute and First Data Bank, with First Data Bank eventually taking runner-up and Alphington WI being placed third.
"We're thrilled that so many teams took part in this year's Really Big Quiz to help raise a fantastic amount for the Lord Mayor's Charity," said John Coombs, Partner at Simpkins Edwards. "We'd like to congratulate ATASS Ltd for once again taking the top spot - we hope the trophy takes pride of place in your office! Thank you also to all the organisations that generously donated prizes for the auction and raffle."
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Olwen Margaret Foggin added: "We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support of The Exeter Foundation and pay tribute to all the hard work from Simpkins Edwards in the running of the 13th Really Big Quiz, in honour of the Lord Mayor's chosen charity."
Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards added: “We’d also like give a mention to the excellent Sea Cadets who once again helped the event run smoothly. We’re delighted that the quiz was such a huge success and an enjoyable evening for all involved.”
Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, Exeter's Corn Exchange was filled with 73 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter's brainiest business.
Guests enjoyed an exciting evening, where teams were put to the test answering challenging quiz questions presented by John Coombs and Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards. This was followed by an auction and raffle hosted by exuberant auctioneer James Morrish of Kivells.
True to form, Mr Morrish encouraged everyone to pay an extra £1 to participate in a game of Heads or Tails. This, together with the auction, raffle and money raised from entry fees contributed to the £6,411 cheque presented to the Lord Mayor and Tina Paisley from the Exeter Foundation.
The champion team on the night was from ATASS Ltd, which this year entered a total of five teams. This year's triumph marked the third year in a row the company has won the title of Exeter's brainiest business. The winners were presented with the sought-after trophy to keep, along with a bottle of champagne.
Second and third place was decided by a tie-breaker between Alphington Women's Institute and First Data Bank, with First Data Bank eventually taking runner-up and Alphington WI being placed third.
"We're thrilled that so many teams took part in this year's Really Big Quiz to help raise a fantastic amount for the Lord Mayor's Charity," said John Coombs, Partner at Simpkins Edwards. "We'd like to congratulate ATASS Ltd for once again taking the top spot - we hope the trophy takes pride of place in your office! Thank you also to all the organisations that generously donated prizes for the auction and raffle."
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Olwen Margaret Foggin added: "We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support of The Exeter Foundation and pay tribute to all the hard work from Simpkins Edwards in the running of the 13th Really Big Quiz, in honour of the Lord Mayor's chosen charity."
Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards added: “We’d also like give a mention to the excellent Sea Cadets who once again helped the event run smoothly. We’re delighted that the quiz was such a huge success and an enjoyable evening for all involved.”
