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From left: the New Journal’s Dan Carrier and Jamie Welham; barmaid Belen Reyers and publican Pat Logan |
The thousand pound question: Pat’s pub quiz helps New Journal hamper appeal
SIGNS on the walls promised quiz-goers “guaranteed fun” and publican Pat Logue wasn’t lying, as the annual New Journal Christmas hamper appeal pub quiz went off with a bang this week.
And as is to be expected when veteran quizmaster Mr Logue is on the mic, the evening at his new Mornington Crescent pub, the Sheephaven Bay, drew in the crowds – who in turn dug deep to raise more than £1,000.
Every year the New Journal raises money to buy as many luxury hampers as possible with donations from our readers for those less well off at this time of year.
But while the surroundings were different this time, Mr Logue’s distinctive quizmaster style and tough questions, including “Whose face was on the reverse of the one pound note?” were as familiar as ever. (Answer: Isaac Newton.)
And there were other similarities to previous years, as the New Journal team was beaten to the top slot by the Brazilian Mafia – along with a few others – and Mr Logue served up his traditional chips, sausage and beans to perk up flagging quiz-goers.
One competitor stood out from the crowd for his spectacular winning streak in the raffle, but all became clear when it emerged that Hughie Wynn had bought a large amount of tickets. He romped home with first, second, fourth and fifth prizes. He said he would be taking a hamper to his daughter for Christmas.
And Sheephaven chef Csaba Kepli, known as “chubby”, generously handed back his prize when he won a meal for two at the Mornington Street pub after it emerged he would have to cook it.
Mr Logue, who ran the Oxford Arms pub in Camden Town for 15 years, joked he had hired a chef who wouldn’t eat his own food, before reminding the crowds the pub would be open for dinner on Christmas day.
Meanwhile, former New Journal reporter Mark Blunden demonstrated his sporting side when he accepted a challenge from Paddy Power’s Eamon Ruddy to race to the finish line – both carrying a jockey.
Mr Logue said: “It was lovely to see old faces that have been coming to these quizzes since it started.
“Especially now in difficult times, it’s nice to help people less fortunate in the community and people feel it’s a worthy cause.” |
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