Summer 2006 events
Quinssa Boat Trip, 15th July
We still have some vacancies for our summer social event, which will be a London Boat Trip on Saturday 15th July .
This promises to be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Quins' promotion and double-winning season in style. Food and entertainment (and maybe more!) will be provided as you cruise through the Centre of London, taking in such sights as the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre, Tower of London and Tower Bridge (remember your cameras).
Starting from Tower Pier at 2pm, the 3-hour non-stop cruise on the Thames on board Quinssa's chartered boat - the William B - will be an occasion for all the family. And finishing at 5pm back at Tower Pier, there's no shortage of things to do afterwards should you wish to extend the day. Tower Pier is convenient for public transport and is close to London Bridge and Fenchurch Street mainline stations and Monument and Tower Hill tube stations. The Pier is also wheelchair accessible, as is the boat although the chartering company tell us that motorised wheelchairs cannot, unfortunately, be accommodated.
With limited places available, they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, initially to Quinssa members and their partners and immediate family. The cost will be £15 for members and £20 for non member partners and immediate family, which will cover the costs of a finger buffet and the entertainment. Children 14 and under are £5 (members) and £10 (non members). Children aged 6 and under are free.
To book, please send a cheque to (payable to Quinssa) with the names of all attendees clearly listed on the back and indicating if wheelchair access is required to Simon Coleman, 28 Gilmais, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT23 4RP.
Answers to the Quinssa Boat Trip Quiz:
Quinssa London Quiz
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Answer
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1
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Which riverside area takes it’s name from a corruption of St John at Thames?
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Shad Thames
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2
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Which bridge over the Thames is a bascule bridge?
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Tower Bridge
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3
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What was Sir Joseph Bazalgette famous for?
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Ending the big stink, London’s sewer system, The Embankment
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4
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What borough is the Tower of London in?
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Tower Hamlets
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5
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Which birds famously live at the Tower of London?
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Ravens
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6
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What mythical beast is the emblem of the City of London?
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Griffin
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7
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Which famous London landmark can be found in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
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London Bridge
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8
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Which Thames bridges were opened in 2002?
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Golden Jubilee Bridges/ Hungerford Foot Bridges
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9
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Who officially opened Tower Bridge in 1894?
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Prince of Wales/Edward VII
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10
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Who designed City Hall?
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Sir Norman Foster
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11
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What is 30 St Mary Axe better known as?
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The Gherkin, The Swiss Re Building
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12
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What do British Museum, Tower of London and Down Street have in common?
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Disused tube stations
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13
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Who was Lord Mayor of London in 1397, 1406, &1419?
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Dick Whittington
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14
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What would you find at No 1, London?
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Apsley House, the Duke of Wellington’s House
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15
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Which is London’s oldest church?
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All Hallows by the Tower (675 AD)
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16
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Who burnt London to the ground in 60AD?
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Queen Boudicca/The Iceni
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17
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What type of ship is HMS Belfast?
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Cruiser (Edinburgh Class, Modified Southampton Class)
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18
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What is Josef Jakobs famous for in 1941?
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Last person to be executed at the Tower of London (for spying)
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19
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What is the monument to where the great fire of London ended called?
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The Fat Boy/ The Golden Boy of Pye Corner
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20
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What is the correct name for Tower Pier?
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Tower Millennium Pier
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Quinssa Rugby Quiz
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Question
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Answer
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1
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Which team did Quins score most points against in ND1?
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Newbury 109
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2
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Which team had most ex-Quins players in ND1 last season?
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Newbury (3) Damu Damu, Ireland, Cracknell
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3
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Which ex-player has just joined the Academy as a coach?
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Tony Diprose
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4
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Who was the referee and other touch judge in the ‘Lander’ Tetley Cup Final?
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Ed Morrison & Brian Campsall
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5
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Which teams will Quins be playing in the Anglo Welsh Cup next season?
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(Llanelli) Scarlets, Sale, Newcastle
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6
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Which teams will Quins be playing in the European Challenge Cup next season?
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Bath Rugby, Connacht, Montpellier
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7
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Who will be club captain for Quins next season?
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Paul Volley
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8
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How many South Africa born players will be in the Quins main squad next season?
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5 – Vos, Ward, Abbott, Luscombe, Mehrtens
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9
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Which prop has just signed for Quins from Cork Constitution?
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Mick Ross
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10
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What kicking success % did Will Greenwood end up with last season?
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50% - 1 from 2 (Doncaster ? and Cup Final x)
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11
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Which 2 teams were promoted to ND1 at the end of last season?
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Waterloo & Moseley
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12
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What is Kapa o Pango better known as?
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The ‘new’ All Blacks Haka
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13
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Which 3 words, said by George Gregan in 2003, annoyed the All Blacks the most?
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Four more years
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14
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Who did Tana Umaga hit with a handbag and then burst into tears?
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Chris Masoe
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15
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Which New Zealand player urinated on the pitch before their game against Australia?
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Jerry Collins
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16
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Where will Cornish Pirates be playing next season?
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Cambourne (Recreation Ground)
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17
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Which of the 4 ‘London’ rugby club grounds is furthest from London?
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LI 42.2m, Wasps 37m, Saracens 21.4m, Quins 11.5m Charing X
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18
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Which Scottish region has just become a franchise?
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Edinburgh Gunners
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19
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Which Welsh side has just announced record profits?
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Ospreys (£300,000)
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20
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Who is the new head coach of Quins RL?
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Brian McDermott
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