E: 02/01 Win 12 prizes(quiz)

Marg2k8

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http://www.cotswoldlife.co.uk/competitions-offers/competitions/win-12-prizes-in-the-the-cotswold-life-christmas-quiz-1-5282736

Marg2k8

Prizes

1. Hillers shopping experience

Enjoy these fantastic vouchers to spend at Hillers near Alcester including A £80.00 voucher for Hillers Farm shop, £40.00 voucher for Hillers Gifts & Interiors, £30.00 voucher for Hillers Garden & Plant Centre and an Afternoon Tea for Two at Hillers Garden Restaurant.

2. An overnight stay and dinner for two at Cottage in the Wood

Feast your eyes on staggering views, be treated to wonderful hospitality, and savour delectable gastronomy in the Malvern Hills. The Cottage in the Wood, affording a panoramic outlook over the Cotswolds offers a modern British menu with an emphasis on fresh, clean flavours at 1919 Restaurant, created by head chef Mark Redwood, champion of locally-sourced, seasonal produce.

3. £150 voucher for Clifton Wine School

Would you like to learn all about wine in a relaxed and fun environment? Here’s your chance. You’ll never be confused by a wine list ever again. Alternatively, come to a Gin or a Craft Beer tasting.

4. Drive- Tech Ltd Junior Kart School complete course

For boys or girls aged 10-15 to learn top class racing skills, under the professional supervision of experts. Whether you want to come along and try karting for fun or you have serious ambitions to become a racing driver, there is no better place to start.

5. Shared clay shooting lesson for two, including 50 clays and cartridges at Ian Coley Sporting

1 hour shared clay shooting lesson with a professional instructor – suitable for all levels of experience. Included: tuition from a friendly, experienced coach; gun hire, 25 clays and cartridges per person, all safety equipment and two complimentary Ian Coley hats as a memento of your experience!

6. A Midweek stay for four in Puzzlewood Patch

Puzzlewood is a unique and magical woodland. A mile of meandering pathways that take you through a wonderland of deep ravines with mossy rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. A popular TV and film location and yes Santa is here this Christmas! Book online.

7. A bottle of Taylor’s 1966 single Harvest port

In a world of extensive on-line choice to buy wines and spirits, Cotswold Port Company is focused on supplying quality fortified wines from around the world. If we list it, we’ve tasted it, shared it, discussed it and satisfied ourselves that it will meet our customers’ expectations.

8. Overnight stay, including breakfast, in the roost at Tudor Farmhouse

Enjoy a one night stay at this oasis in the unspoilt Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Set in 14 acres of ancient grassland, the property has been lovingly converted into a boutique rural retreat – the perfect place to kick back and relax.

9. A day course for two at the Cotswold Gardening School

Set in the grounds of historic Gossington Hall in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside we are an independent design school offering quality learning in a supportive and friendly atmosphere across a wide range of garden design related courses. Our informative day courses include refreshments and a delicious lunch.

10. £175 gift voucher to spend at Dandelion Blue, High Street, Winchcombe

Dandelion Blue offers a range of stylish, glamorous and relaxed womenswear and accessories. An independent store, we offer collections and styles you won’t find everywhere, as well as some of the well known and much loved labels our customers have come to expect and enjoy. A warm welcome awaits the lucky winner in our spacious and lovely shop in the High Street, Winchcombe.

11. Cotswolds interior design workshop day at Lauren Gilberthorpe interiors

In this fun and relaxed design master class, local Cotswolds based Interior Designer, Lauren Gilberthorpe shares her knowledge to help you to create stylish spaces overflowing with personality. Leave feeling inspired and with the confidence to design your dream home. No previous experience needed and all materials, food and drink included.

12. Half-day pamper package for two at Tewkesbury Park

Set in 163 acres of undulating parkland and commanding stunning views over the Cotswold countryside, Tewkesbury Park boasts rooms with a view, an 18-hole golf course and extensive leisure club. Prize includes: your choice of a 60-minute treatment: a bespoke facial; an English garden manicure; or an express facial & back, neck and shoulder massage, plus a one-course lunch with a glass of wine

Marg2k8

Questions

1. What heroic World War II act is commemorated on the church wall in Windrush village? *

2. Where in the Cotswolds will you find England’s oldest pharmacy? *

3. What was unusual about the 1892 by-election in Cirencester? *

4. Which Cotswold landmark, built in 1866, can you climb via a 121 step spiral staircase? *

5. Which Cotswold town made history this year by becoming the smallest townever to host a Football League Club? *

6. Which ancient festival, preceded by cheese-rolling and including a costumed procession, was revived in 1972? *

7. In which Cotswold town were songs such as “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction and “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo recorded? *

8. The first to appear on Google Streetview, the first to be given Grade II listed status – the first what? *

9. Which famous English composer, whose work includes The Lark Ascending, was born in Down Ampney on 12th October 1872? *

10. Which is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds? *

11. Which inn, formerly known as The Royalist, is reputedly England’s oldest? *

12. Which Cheltenham restaurant has two Michelin stars? *

13. Next Easter what will be returning to Broadway after more than 57 years? *

14. Where will you find the country’s largest private collection of trees and shrubs? *

15. One of the amusing gargoyles on which Cotswold church was supposedly the model for Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland? *

16. Which Cotswold house is the location for filming of ‘Trenwith’, the Poldark family home, in the popular TV series? *

17. Which BBC 3 ‘mockumentary’ was filmed in Northleach? *

18. What is especially social about Spike one of the King Penguins at Birdland in Bourton on the Water?

19. In 1661 three members of the Perry family were hanged together on Broadway Hill for what? *

20. Where will you find ‘Mr Blathwayt’s apartment’? *

Marg2k8

For your chance to win all 12 of these fantastic prizes, have a go at Cotswold Christmas Quiz - click here to enter!

Terms and conditions: Competition closes at midday on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The winner will be the first entry selected at random from all correct entries received. Entrants must be 18 years or older.

The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. In the event of any prize being unavailable for whatever reason, Archant is not responsible and is not required to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. Employees and relatives of Archant and the prize providing companies are not eligible to enter. Full Archant terms and conditions can be found here.

All terms and conditions of individual prizes must also be adhered to and prizes are as stated. Prize 1: All vouchers are valid for 12 months and vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash. Prize 2: Valid for weekday and weekends stays 2 January – 31 March 2018. Subject to availability. Prize 3: To be taken in accordance with the prize provider - for use in Bristol or Bath only. Prize 4: For boys or girls aged 10 -15. Minimum height 4’8” (142cm). To be taken between Jan 18 and June 18. Only runs 1st & 3rd Sunday mornings of each month. Places limited - prebooking essential. Prize 5: More clays and cartridges may be purchased on the day, time dependent. Must be taken Mon – Fri. 6 months validity from Jan 18. Prize 6: To be taken in accordance with the venue. Excludes school holidays. Prize 7: To be sent to a UK address only – recipient to be 18 years or over. Prize 8: Must be taken before March 31, excluding February 14, and in accordance with the venue. Prize 9: This prize entitles two people to attend a day course together of their choosing at The Cotswold Gardening School. The day course must be booked in advance. Refer to the website for general terms and conditions. Prize 10: To be taken in accordance with the prize provider. Prize 11: To be taken in accordance with the prize provider. Prize 12: To be taken in accordance with the prize provider.

EmilyK1983

Answers:

1. What heroic World War II act is commemorated on the church wall in Windrush village? An RAF pilot who sacrificed himself to ram and destroy an enemy bomber (source)

2. Where in the Cotswolds will you find England’s oldest pharmacy? Burford (source)

3. What was unusual about the 1892 by-election in Cirencester? The votes were equal - they had to hold a new election (source)

4. Which Cotswold landmark, built in 1866, can you climb via a 121 step spiral staircase? The Tyndale Monument (source)

5. Which Cotswold town made history this year by becoming the smallest townever to host a Football League Club? Nailsworth (source)

6. Which ancient festival, preceded by cheese-rolling and including a costumed procession, was revived in 1972? The Randwick Wap (source)

7. In which Cotswold town were songs such as “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction and “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo recorded? Chipping Norton (source)

8. The first to appear on Google Streetview, the first to be given Grade II listed status – the first what? Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village (source)

9. Which famous English composer, whose work includes The Lark Ascending, was born in Down Ampney on 12th October 1872? Ralph Vaughan Williams (source)

10. Which is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds? Sudeley Castle (source)

11. Which inn, formerly known as The Royalist, is reputedly England’s oldest? The Porch House, Stow-on-the-Wold (source)

12. Which Cheltenham restaurant has two Michelin stars? Le Champignon Sauvage (source)

13. Next Easter what will be returning to Broadway after more than 57 years? Public train services (source)

14. Where will you find the country’s largest private collection of trees and shrubs? Batsford Arboretum (source)

15. One of the amusing gargoyles on which Cotswold church was supposedly the model for Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland? St Peter’s Church in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (source)

16. Which Cotswold house is the location for filming of ‘Trenwith’, the Poldark family home, in the popular TV series? Chavenage House, Tetbury (source)

17. Which BBC 3 ‘mockumentary’ was filmed in Northleach? This Country (source)

18. What is especially social about Spike one of the King Penguins at Birdland in Bourton on the Water? He has his own Facebook and Twitter accounts (source)

19. In 1661 three members of the Perry family were hanged together on Broadway Hill for what? Killing William Harrison (source)

20. Where will you find ‘Mr Blathwayt’s apartment’? Dyrham Park (source)

broughton

Wow Emily. That's amazing. Thankyou!

Marg2k8

broughton wrote: »

Wow Emily. That's amazing. Thankyou!

Absolutely amazing thank you!:beer::beer:

EmilyK1983

No problem! Had some time to kill...and I'm vaguely local!

The_Mad_Hatter13

Thank you Emily - the answers are very much appreciated and some fun facts in there too! :xmassign:

Lockie21

Thank you so much you are amazing. Happy New Year.

Flickabella

Thankyou Emily that was lovely of you