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By admin, 13 July 2010 9:46 pm

This year’s Carnival Quiz was a great success, as 24 teams packed into the Hurt Arms pub to fight it out to be crowned Ambergate Quiz Champions!

The Quiz was over eight close-run rounds, which included testing the teams’ knowledge on topics such as pop music, sport, current affairs, movie quotes and children’s TV theme tunes. Midway through proceedings there was chance to give the old brain cells a bit of a rest thanks to the pub putting on a fantastic free buffet for everyone.

All in all we raised £209 during the evening, which is a much welcome boost to Carnival funds. A big thank you to Jonathan for compiling the Quiz and doing an excellent job as quizmaster, to the staff at the Hurt Arms who were kept busy all night, to everyone who donated a raffle prize and of course, to all the teams that took part. We hope to see you all again next year!

Congratuations to our winning teams:

1st – Two Birds and a Right Tit: 78
2nd – The Joy Division Oven Gloves: 73 1/2
3rd – 57: 66

And the rest…

Superheroes: 63 1/2
Top Toads: 61
Ladies of a Particular Age: 60 1/2
The Winners: 59 1/2
The Cartoons: 59
Toadmoor Tossers: 59
The Newbies: 58
Gladiators: 57
Three Blind Mice: 56
The Clown Jewels: 56
Hurt Arms Staff: 55
ABC and P: 54
The Voyagers: 53 1/2
Dunno But We’ll Av A Go: 52
The Wooden Spooners: 51
The Reds: 51
Oldbridge Road: 49 1/2
Greybridge Road: 48
The Mickleover Gang: 45 1/2
The Sophisticated Adolescents: 36
No Nowts: 34

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By admin, 5 July 2010 9:56 pm

Well the sun shone (most of the time), athletes and dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes came down and a great time was had by all at this years sports/fun run/pet show! There are already some pictures on our gallery page – if you’ve got any more we’d welcome them!

So, without further ado, here are the results:

Fun Runs & Sports:

UP & DOWN

1st Edward James – 14.20 mins
2nd Andy Fookes – 14.31 mins
3rd Rob Bounds – 15.51 mins
4th Wendy McCrystal – 17.49 mins (First Lady home)
5th Andy Laven – 18.00 mins
6th Lorraine Hopkinson – 19.12 mins

ROUND & ROUND (ONE RACE – 2 AGE GROUPS)

UNDER 7
1st Zak Fookes
2nd James Falleth
3rd Sam Faloon

8 & OVER
1st Jordon Annable
2nd Alex Wild
3rd Molly Laven

Other runners completed Round & Round

George Sutton, Tia Watson, Louie Fookes, Becca Murfin, William McCrystal, Josh Neighbour, Madeleine Falleth, John Wrowe, Hannah Cotton, Andy Fookes, William McCrystal

Pet Show:

Fastest Dog:
1st Sevy
2nd Ernie
3rd Angus
4th Murphy
5th Izzy

Happiest Dog: Jazz

Best Jumper:
Murphy – 3 hurdles
Ernie and Izzy 2.5 hurdles
Jazz – 2 hurdles
Nobby – 0 hurdles – but well done for trying!

Most Impressive Trick: Izzy

Dog Most Like Owner: Angus and Tim

Thanks again to Katherine Reynolds from Marshall and Till Veterinary Surgeons for judging our event

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By admin, 4 July 2010 10:32 pm

The annual Ambergate Carnival Quiz is taking place at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th July at the Hurt Arms public house, Derby Road, Ambergate (on the A6 / A610 junction).

Teams of up to four people are invited to put their general knowledge to the test in this ever-popular quiz.

Quizmaster Jonathan Leach said, “This year we’ve planned a quiz with a difference! We’ve got a great selection of topics that should appeal to everyone, including famous movie quotes, in the news and name that tune. There will also be a raffle, and spot prizes to be won throughout the evening. We hope lots of teams will get together to take up the challenge and join us for an entertaining and fun evening.”

The entry fee is £6 per team, and includes a free buffet. For more information call 01773 856719.

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By admin, 23 June 2010 10:26 pm

The Ambergate Carnival Car Boot Sale is taking place on Sunday 4th July from 9am until 11.30am in the car park next to the Hurt Arms pub, on the A6 /A610 junction in Ambergate. Come along early to snap up the best bargains!

Small Sized Car Boot Poster - Click to Download Full Sized Poster

Sellers can come along and set up from 8am onwards. The cost is £6.00 per car, with all proceeds going to Carnival funds. To book your pitch ring 01773 853571 or 01773 856785.

The Ambergate Carnival Committee will also be having a car boot and would welcome any donations of unwanted items that they could sell to help boost Carnival funds. If you can help please call 01773 853571 or 01773 856785.

News release – Car Boot 4th July 2010