The Maidenhead Advertiser Quiz Of The Year 2015
How well do you remember the news from in and around Maidenhead in 2015?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
King Street kicked up a stink in the town in July, with businesses saying the stench was driving customers away. What did Thames Water say was causing the problem?
- A.
Rats
- B.
A fatberg
- C.
Overflowing bins
- D.
Global warming
Correct Answer
B. A fatbergExplanation
Thames Water said that a fatberg was causing the problem. A fatberg is a large mass of solid waste, including fats, oils, and grease, that accumulates in sewer systems. It can block the flow of wastewater and cause unpleasant odors. In this case, the fatberg was likely causing the stench that was driving customers away from businesses on King Street.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The local elections in May saw the Conservatives take a huge majority in the Royal Borough. Of the 57 seats up for grabs, how many were won by non-Conservative councillors?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
In the local elections, the Conservative party won a large majority in the Royal Borough. Out of the 57 seats available, a total of 3 seats were won by non-Conservative councillors.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who tweeted to say Tom Kerridge was a ‘fantastic chap’ after dining at the Hand and Flowers in March?
- A.
Liam Gallagher
- B.
Danny Dyer
- C.
Boy George
- D.
Sir Clive Woodward
Correct Answer
A. Liam GallagherExplanation
Liam Gallagher tweeted to say Tom Kerridge was a 'fantastic chap' after dining at the Hand and Flowers in March.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Maidenhead United earned a televised FA Cup replay against Port Vale thanks to a dramatic 94th minute equaliser in a 1-1 tie at Vale Park, but who scored for the Magpies?
- A.
Dave Tarpey
- B.
James Mulley
- C.
Ben Wright
- D.
Alan Massey
Correct Answer
B. James MulleyExplanation
James Mulley scored the dramatic 94th minute equalizer for Maidenhead United in their FA Cup tie against Port Vale.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In March, Cookham's Let's Rock the Moor pulled plans to run the event over two days, but was granted permission to increase its capacity from 6,500. How many people is the day now allowed to host?
- A.
7,999
- B.
9,999
- C.
11,999
- D.
14,999
Correct Answer
B. 9,999Explanation
In March, Cookham's Let's Rock the Moor event decided to cancel the plan of running the event over two days. However, they were still given permission to increase their capacity from 6,500. The question asks how many people the event is now allowed to host. The correct answer is 9,999.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these acts didn’t make an appearance at the festival in 2015?
- A.
Level 42
- B.
Rick Astley
- C.
Roland Gift
- D.
Kim Wilde
Correct Answer
D. Kim WildeExplanation
Kim Wilde did not make an appearance at the festival in 2015.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When Theresa May retained her seat as the MP for Maidenhead in May, how did the Home Secretary say she celebrated?
- A.
Watched the finale of Breaking Bad
- B.
Went to Thorpe Park
- C.
Had a fry-up
- D.
Bought a new pair of shoes
Correct Answer
C. Had a fry-upExplanation
The Home Secretary celebrated Theresa May retaining her seat as the MP for Maidenhead by having a fry-up.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Years of hard work paid off for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service in September as ground was broken to create Berkshire's first children's hospice in Woodlands Park. In 2013, the charity set a fundraising target to make the dream a reality, but how much was needed?
- A.
£1m
- B.
£2.5m
- C.
£5m
- D.
£7.5m
Correct Answer
C. £5mExplanation
The correct answer is £5m. The question states that Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service set a fundraising target in 2013 to create Berkshire's first children's hospice in Woodlands Park. The question asks how much was needed, and the answer is £5m.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Thames Valley Police revealed it had received how many emergency reports involving either ghosts, witchcraft, zombies or vampires in the past five years?
- A.
13
- B.
30
- C.
300
- D.
1,300
Correct Answer
A. 13Explanation
Thames Valley Police revealed that they had received 13 emergency reports involving either ghosts, witchcraft, zombies, or vampires in the past five years.Rate this question:
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- 10.
As Maidenhead prepares for the arrival of Crossrail, financial and professional services firm JLL said house prices in the area will rise by how much?
- A.
4.6%
- B.
18.1%
- C.
33.9%
- D.
46.1%
Correct Answer
D. 46.1%Explanation
JLL, a financial and professional services firm, predicts that house prices in Maidenhead will increase by 46.1% as the area prepares for the arrival of Crossrail. This suggests that the introduction of Crossrail will have a significant impact on the local housing market, leading to a substantial rise in property prices.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which band dropped in at Monkey Island to have tarot readings with Bray-based psychic Anne Jirsch in July?
- A.
Union J
- B.
Little Mix
- C.
One Direction
- D.
5 Seconds of Summer
Correct Answer
B. Little MixExplanation
In July, the band Little Mix visited Monkey Island to have tarot readings with psychic Anne Jirsch.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A glitch in the payment system in Nicholsons Centre car park allowed motorists to use the multi-storey at no cost. In August, the Royal Borough employed parking attendants in a bid to address the problem. How much were the attendants costing the council each month?
- A.
£1,200
- B.
£8,000
- C.
£12,000
- D.
£18,000
Correct Answer
C. £12,000Explanation
The attendants were costing the council £12,000 each month. This is indicated by the statement that the council employed parking attendants "in a bid to address the problem" of the glitch in the payment system. The cost of the attendants is not stated explicitly, but it can be inferred that the council incurred this expense in order to fix the issue with the payment system in the car park.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A coati spent two weeks on the run in Marlow in February before it was captured and returned to it owners. What was the name of the rare South American mammal?
- A.
Houdini
- B.
Dynamo
- C.
Teller
- D.
David Copperfield
Correct Answer
A. HoudiniExplanation
The correct answer is Houdini because the question states that a coati spent two weeks on the run in Marlow before being captured and returned to its owners. Since Houdini is known for his ability to escape from various situations, it can be inferred that the coati's escapades were similar to Houdini's famous escapes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Plans for a £250m regeneration project were announced in September, which would include 225 apartments and a central public space with restaurants and cafes in Maidenhead Town Centre. What name was given to the development?
- A.
The Eagle
- B.
The Kings
- C.
The Hub
- D.
The Landing
Correct Answer
D. The LandingExplanation
The correct answer is The Landing. This name was given to the development in Maidenhead Town Centre that includes 225 apartments and a central public space with restaurants and cafes.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Shepherd family in Marlow Bottom put on their annual Christmas display to raise money for cancer charity Mummy’s Star. How many lights did were used to create the evening show?
- A.
2,500
- B.
25,000
- C.
50,000
- D.
250,000
Correct Answer
B. 25,000Explanation
The Shepherd family in Marlow Bottom used 25,000 lights to create their annual Christmas display. This display is organized to raise money for the cancer charity Mummy's Star.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which megastar tweeted ‘Hanging out in Maidenhead is amazing’ in August?
- A.
Will.i.am
- B.
Ricky Gervais
- C.
Tom Hardy
- D.
Adele
Correct Answer
A. Will.i.amExplanation
Will.i.am tweeted 'Hanging out in Maidenhead is amazing' in August.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Former Redroofs Theatre School student Joanne Froggatt picked up best supporting actress in a TV series for her role as Anna in Downton Abbey at which award ceremony in January?
- A.
BAFTAs
- B.
National Television Awards
- C.
Directors Guild Awards
- D.
Golden Globes
Correct Answer
D. Golden GlobesExplanation
Joanne Froggatt won the award for best supporting actress in a TV series for her role as Anna in Downton Abbey at the Golden Globes.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The website ‘I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live’ described which place as 'full of smug, self-satisfied yummy-mummies and the stockbrokers who keep them, alongside ancient crumblies who clog the pavements walking 3 astride at 1mph'?
- A.
Cookham
- B.
Marlow
- C.
Bray
- D.
White Waltham
Correct Answer
B. MarlowExplanation
The website 'I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live' described Marlow as 'full of smug, self-satisfied yummy-mummies and the stockbrokers who keep them, alongside ancient crumblies who clog the pavements walking 3 astride at 1mph'.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The Royal Borough’s cabinet member for education, Cllr Phillip Bicknell, said he couldn’t understand why everyone was doing what over the council’s vote to award Holyport College £480,000?
- A.
Getting their knickers in a twist
- B.
Getting so eggy
- C.
Kicking up a fuss
- D.
Jumping up and down
Correct Answer
D. Jumping up and downExplanation
The phrase "jumping up and down" is used figuratively to mean getting overly excited or agitated about something. In this context, it suggests that the council's decision to award Holyport College £480,000 has caused a lot of unnecessary commotion and uproar. The cabinet member for education is expressing his confusion and disbelief at the exaggerated reactions of everyone involved.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Staff at Snappy Snaps in Maidenhead High Street were inspired by which film in an attempt to deter people from using their commercial bins?
- A.
Gladiator
- B.
Pulp Fiction
- C.
Taken
- D.
Spectre
Correct Answer
C. TakenExplanation
The staff at Snappy Snaps in Maidenhead High Street were inspired by the film "Taken" in an attempt to deter people from using their commercial bins. This suggests that they implemented security measures or warnings similar to those portrayed in the movie to discourage individuals from accessing or utilizing their bins without permission.Rate this question:
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