TESTING questions raised money for two charities at a quiz in Salisbury.

The Salisbury Soroptimists held their annual Charity Quiz Night at Harnham Parish Hall on October 12.

A total of eight teams put their brains to work during six rounds of questions and two table rounds.

“While many questions were about women and their achievements, there was plenty of variety to tease the grey cells,” a spokesperson said.

Participants gave their brains some food for thought with a cheese ploughman’s supper, with homemade pepper and tomato soup, which was served after the first two rounds.

Hearty brain food was served during the quiz

Table rounds consisted of an ‘odd one out’ round as well as a number of album covers with the artist and title removed.

Meanwhile, a raffle featuring 12 donated prizes raised more than £220 towards the total raised on the night of more than £700.

Proceeds will be split between two charities: EdUKaid, which works to improve the lives of women and girls in Tanzania, and the Salisbury Women’s Refuge, which provides shelter and advice to women and their children fleeing domestic abuse.

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Winners on the night – with 69 points – were The Tenor Ladies, who each won a potted cyclamen to remind them of their successful evening.

Club president, Michele Smith, thanked the organising committee, those who donated prizes and everyone who came along to support the event.

“If you missed out, remember to look out for the quiz next year,” she added.