ANSWERS: The Rochester Long Thin Quiz of the Year!
By jayenolan | Friday, December 30, 2011, 17:30
So how did you do? Not to show off, but I scored 100% ... ;)
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Ironclad stars James and Jamie at the Rochester Castle screening of the film.
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Aw, isn't he adorable? Watch out for the Higham Dog Show again this year.
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Daniel Moylan, Boris' right hand man, at the Hub Airport debate.
Which country house held a wedding fayre in January?
Which Rochester landmark awarded Art prizes in February, with the theme 'Crossing the Medway'? (bit of a clue for you there!)
In March, which celebrity UCA alumni returned to give a lecture, and who became our Local Legend?
Zandra Rhodes; Phil 'Run' Wilson.
In April it was announced that which new festival was going to take place in October, featuring an old, rediscovered Morris dance – what was the dance called?
The Dance of the Red Feathered Newt!
Also in April, there was news of expansion for the French Hospital, which caters for the descendents of which 18th century refugees?
In which park was Medway's English Festival held in April? And what was Fort Amherst's tribute to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their royal wedding day?
Riverside Country Park, Rainham; 21 Gun Salute.
In May, where does the nearest Jack in the Green Awakening take place, which coffee house established a wine and cocktail bar and where would you have found the cutest pooches in Rochester on the Spring Bank Holiday?
Blue Bell Hill Picnic Area; Rochester Coffee Co; Higham Dog Show.
Which celebrity Rochester resident opened St. Mary's Midsummer Mad Hatter Tea party in June – and what role does he hold in the Churches Conservation Trust?
In July, which X-Factor judge appeared at the Rochester Castle Concerts, how many hours does the Relay for Life run and exactly how much was raised by the Friends of the Vines Cherry Picnic for Macmillan cancer?
Tulisa of N-Dubz; 24 hours; £2180.57.
Which two action hero film stars appeared at Rochester Castle in August this year for the screening of their historical epic?
James Purefoy and Jamie Foreman (Ironclad)
Which unfinished novel of Dickens was filmed on location in Rochester in September?
In October, which local artist gave a mythology lecture at the UCA pop up gallery in Chatham and which of Boris Johnson's colleagues represented Transport for London at the Hub Airport debate?
Who switched on the Christmas Lights at Rochester Castle Gardens on 30th November?
Which two local cricket clubs merged this year and held their inaugural presentation night in December?
How many new businesses opened their doors in the high street throughout this year (including charities)?
I made it 16 - unless you know of more (in which tell them to make themselves known to me!) 118 Beauty and Training; Stars, Oliver's Wine Bar; Singapora Lounge; Xiankerlai; Cupcake Avenue; Pink Flamingo; Serendipity; Mandaloun; Sweet Expectations; The 44 Store; Demelza House; Emmaus; Catch 22; Pump House Gym; Cupcake Sanctuary!
So there you go, a review of the year all wrapped up in a fun quiz. Fun for me anyway, I love quizzes! Have a fantastic, prosperous and successful new year and know that resolutions are made to be broken - do an Action Plan instead, far more effective! Most importantly, have a very happy new year - remember, money doesn't buy happiness, only stuff - most of which we could actually do without! That's my argument with myself as we enter a second year of austerity anyway! Have a good one, Rochesterian folks! Jaye xx
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