League matches begin Wednesday

League matches begin on Wednesday 11th October. That’s this week.

Interested in watching a match, considering playing? Find a match being played near you on our Fixtures Table.

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Mixed Knowledge Quiz

Mixed Knowledge Quiz? (Apost)

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Can you spot these pop stars from their early bios?

 

Are you down wit’ de yout’?  As I believe today’s young people might say.

Can you spot these pop stars from their early bios? (BBC)

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Orwellian fiction or real-life fact?

 

Are these 8 quotes from George Orwell books, or real-life politics? (Penguin Books)

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BBC TV Show Pointless wants contestants

Closing date is October 31st.

Find application details for BBC TV’s Pointless by clicking here.

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Charity Quiz A Success

Thank you to everyone who attended the Derby Pub Quiz League’s charity quiz on Wednesday evening.

The quiz (which was set by the team from the Royal Oak, Ockbrook. Thanks to informant Iwan Thomas) was played in two venues.

In the south the quiz was won by the White Hart (formerly the Son of Lakeside), where the event raised £100.

In the north the quiz was won by the Steam Packet.

Further details including the charitable beneficiaries will follow.

 

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Reminder – the next winner of BBC Radio 4 Counterpoint could be you

 

The latest series of BBC Radio 4 Counterpoint, the musical general knowledge quiz, has been won this week.

We encourage every member of the DPQL to consider themselves worthy contenders for the title of BBC Radio 4 Counterpoint champion. Start your path to glory by clicking here.

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Charity Quiz – Tomorrow Night – October 4th

Enjoy a quiz for a good cause

Open to all, not just DPQL members!

Entry, £2.00 per person (playing in teams)

Our Charity Quiz

Wednesday 4 October

at 8pm

at

JCB Lakeside Club, Rocester in the South

and

Plough, Two Dales in the North

Both venues will appreciate any donations to the raffle.

Read about the history of the DPQL’s Charity Quiz here.

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Reminder – The next BBC TV Mastermind could be you

We encourage every member of the DPQL to consider themselves worthy contenders for the title of BBC Mastermind.  Have a go, and apply by clicking here.

 

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Put your team on BBC TV’s Eggheads

Applications close on October 6th.

Application details for BBC TV’s Eggheads can be found by clicking here.

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