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Sixty six people got together at 286 (better known to some of us as the Methodist Church in Burgess Road) in September to take part in a national initiative to raise funds for Christian Aid.
We came from different congregations in Churches Together in Swaythling and Bassett, and with Dan Pooley from City Life Church as the Quizmaster, attempted to answer some tricky questions, testing not just our general knowledge, but our awareness of the work Christian Aid is engaged in around the world.
The event was more collaborative than competitive, and most of us learned a great deal from the answers which were read out as the teams marked each other's efforts.
It was good fun – we met people from different churches, shared food, had the inevitable raffle and raised £278, with a considerable amount of that linked to Gift Aid which should result in another £54 being added to Christian Aid's coffers.
An added bonus was having the chance to see the refurbished interior of the Methodist Church – a transformation indeed.
Many thanks to all who came to help as well as to take part in the Quiz.
Ann Lewin