SALISBURY Soroptimists have raised more than £830 for two local charities.

The group, who strive to improve the lives of women and girls everywhere, decided to change the theme of their annual quiz to a trip around the world in 80 questions.

In the past the quiz has focused on women to address cultural bias.

Teams started in Salisbury with literary allusions to the city and then tested their knowledge of flags, culture, currencies, musicians and more.

The winning team members each took home a colourful plant to remind them of the evening.

An authentic curry supper, in keeping with the theme, was cooked by members, including onion bhajis, poppadom, dhal with vegetable and chicken curries. This was complimented by refreshments from the bar.

A raffle on the evening helped the group raise more than £830 for Salisbury Women’s Refuge and EdUKaid, based in Downton, which works with girls in rural Tanzania.

For more information about the group email sarumsoroptimists@gmail.com