Slough And Windsor Express Quiz Of The Year 2015

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    What delayed the opening of the Queen Charlotte pub in Church Lane, Windsor, in October?

    • It didn't have a license to sell alcohol
    • The royal family complained about the name
    • Staff had forgotten to stock it with beer
    • Human bones were discovered during building work
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How well do you remember the news from Slough and Windsor in 2015?

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  • 2. 

    Slough provided the backdrop for Sky 1’s end-of-the-world drama ‘You, Me and the Apocalypse’ which hit our screens in September. What was the original working name for the series?

    • Apocalypse Slough

    • Come Friendly Bombs

    • The Worst Place on Earth

    • The End is Slough

    Correct Answer
    A. Apocalypse Slough
    Explanation
    The original working name for the series was "Apocalypse Slough." This suggests that the series is set in the town of Slough during an apocalyptic event. The name implies that the location of Slough plays a significant role in the story and sets the tone for the end-of-the-world drama.

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  • 3. 

    A blunder saw a sign close to Osborne Road in Windsor showing directions towards Ascot needing to be changed in March, but what mistake was made?

    • It was labelled Ascot City

    • It was labelled Bascot

    • It was labelled Ask Scott

    • It was labelled Ascott

    Correct Answer
    A. It was labelled Ascott
    Explanation
    The mistake made was that the sign was labelled as "Ascott" instead of "Ascot".

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  • 4. 

    Plans for the redevelopment of the Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre in Slough were finally given the go-ahead in November. Designs were altered to reduce the height of towers above the shopping centre after Cllr James Swindlehurst compared them to what? 

    • Teletubbie Hills

    • Bare breasts

    • A mooning bottom

    • The BFG's nostrils

    Correct Answer
    A. A mooning bottom
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "A mooning bottom." Cllr James Swindlehurst compared the height of the towers above the shopping centre to a mooning bottom. This suggests that he found the original design to be unappealing or inappropriate, and as a result, the designs were altered to reduce the height of the towers.

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  • 5. 

    When Danielle and Darrel Jones married in April at the Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor, which famous guest made an appearance thanks to a Twitter campaign by the bride’s friends?

    • Gary Barlow

    • Robbie Williams

    • Noel Gallagher

    • Liam Gallagher

    Correct Answer
    A. Gary Barlow
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Gary Barlow. He made an appearance at Danielle and Darrel Jones' wedding thanks to a Twitter campaign by the bride's friends.

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  • 6. 

    Steakout Meat House opened in Slough High Street in February. Who helped the Mayor of Slough, Cllr Shafiq Chaudhry, to cut the ribbon?

    • Geri Halliwell

    • Ricky Gervais

    • Amir Khan

    • Jimmy Carr

    Correct Answer
    A. Amir Khan
    Explanation
    Amir Khan helped the Mayor of Slough, Cllr Shafiq Chaudhry, to cut the ribbon at the opening of Steakout Meat House in Slough High Street in February.

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  • 7. 

    A YouTube video racked up more than 14 million views after a Queen’s Guard at Windsor Castle did what when a tourist mimicked his walk?

    • Took a selfie with him

    • Arrested him

    • Give him his hat

    • Pointed his rifle at him

    Correct Answer
    A. Pointed his rifle at him
    Explanation
    When a tourist mimicked the walk of a Queen's Guard at Windsor Castle, the guard responded by pointing his rifle at him. This action likely garnered a lot of attention and views on YouTube due to its unexpected and dramatic nature. People may have been intrigued to see how the guard would react to the tourist's behavior, and the video likely spread quickly as a result.

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  • 8. 

    A review on the website ‘I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live’ gave Slough which unfortunate nickname? 

    • The sewer of England

    • The dump of the south

    • The toilet of Berkshire

    • The hole of the home counties

    Correct Answer
    A. The toilet of Berkshire
    Explanation
    The given review on the website 'I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live' dubbed Slough as "The toilet of Berkshire". This nickname suggests that Slough is considered to be a highly undesirable and unpleasant place to live, comparing it to a toilet which is typically associated with filth and unpleasantness.

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  • 9. 

    Fiona Mactaggart, MP for Slough, came out on top in May’s elections with a commanding  majority, but which year did she first gain the seat?

    • 1992

    • 1997

    • 2001

    • 2005

    Correct Answer
    A. 1997
    Explanation
    Fiona Mactaggart first gained the seat in 1997.

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  • 10. 

    A route around Windsor was mapped using gunmetal markers this year to mark the Queen becoming the longest-reigning UK monarch. How long was the previous longest reign of Queen Victoria?

    • 53 years, 216 days

    • 55 years, 216 days

    • 63 years, 216 days

    • 65 years, 216 days

    Correct Answer
    A. 63 years, 216 days
    Explanation
    Queen Victoria's reign lasted for a total of 63 years and 216 days.

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  • 11. 

    To celebrate the opening of Heartlake City at Legoland Windsor, a portrait was created using 35,840 bricks after youngsters voted for which celebrity they would most like to be best friends with. Which A-lister was immortalised in bricks after coming out on top?

    • Justin Bieber

    • Taylor Swift

    • Ed Sheeran

    • Katy Perry

    Correct Answer
    A. Taylor Swift
    Explanation
    Taylor Swift was immortalized in bricks because she came out on top in the vote conducted among youngsters to determine which celebrity they would most like to be best friends with. The portrait was created using 35,840 bricks to celebrate the opening of Heartlake City at Legoland Windsor.

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  • 12. 

    When The Curve opens, an exhibition about the history of Slough will include concrete slabs bearing the handprints and signatures of four film stars. Whose handprints have gone missing?

    • Clint Eastwood

    • Robert Redford

    • John Wayne

    • Charles Bronson

    Correct Answer
    A. John Wayne
    Explanation
    The handprints of John Wayne have gone missing.

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  • 13. 

    A unique 5km charity race came to Windsor in the summer to raise cash for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service. The Gung Ho! obstacle course included Europe’s largest inflatable slide, but how large was it?

    • 12ft

    • 48ft

    • 86ft

    • 104ft

    Correct Answer
    A. 48ft
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 48ft. The Gung Ho! obstacle course in Windsor included Europe's largest inflatable slide, which measured 48ft in size.

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  • 14. 

    In December, Ricky Gervais hit the streets of Slough for the filming of his new David Brent film ‘Life on the Road’. The film follows the Brentmesiter General as he looks to finally catch a break in the music industry, but what is the name of his band?

    • Hope Springs Eternal

    • Foregone Conclusion

    • More Fool You

    • Rhyme Nor Reason

    Correct Answer
    A. Foregone Conclusion
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Foregone Conclusion. This is the name of David Brent's band in the film "Life on the Road". The band plays a significant role in the plot as Brent tries to achieve his dream of becoming a successful musician.

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    Property developer Alan Bussey finished renovating his Grade II-listed home in Park Street, Windsor, after a blaze needing more than 80 firefighters tore through the home in May 2013. How much did Savills Estate Agents list the four-storey home for in October?

    • £2.5m

    • £5.5m

    • £7.5m

    • £10.5m

    Correct Answer
    A. £5.5m
    Explanation
    The correct answer is £5.5m. This can be inferred from the information given in the question that Alan Bussey finished renovating his home after a fire and the question asks for the price at which Savills Estate Agents listed the home for sale.

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  • 16. 

    Ascot magic man Jamie Raven’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent prompted Simon Cowell to say he had made him believe in magic. Where did performer place in the competition’s final?

    • First

    • Second

    • Third

    • Fourth

    Correct Answer
    A. Second
    Explanation
    Jamie Raven placed second in the competition's final.

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  • 17. 

    The opening of The Curve, which will house a new library and facilities for learning, arts, performance and community events in Slough, was pushed back until spring ‘due to an underestimation of the amount of work’ still required. How much is the project estimated to cost?

    • £8million

    • £12million

    • £18million

    • £22million

    Correct Answer
    A. £22million
    Explanation
    The correct answer is £22 million. The opening of The Curve in Slough was delayed until spring due to an underestimation of the amount of work still required. This suggests that the project is a significant undertaking, requiring a substantial investment. The cost estimation of £22 million indicates the scale and complexity of the project, which includes a new library and facilities for learning, arts, performance, and community events.

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  • 18. 

    Cameras were installed on traffic lights at five junctions in Slough to crackdown on motorists jumping red lights and speeding through green signals. How many people were caught out by the lights between July 27 and September 8?

    • 3

    • 13

    • 31

    • 301

    Correct Answer
    A. 301
    Explanation
    Between July 27 and September 8, a total of 301 people were caught out by the cameras installed on traffic lights in Slough. These cameras were put in place to monitor and enforce traffic rules, particularly to crackdown on motorists who jump red lights and speed through green signals. The high number of people caught suggests a significant issue with traffic violations in the area during that time period.

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  • 19. 

    Old Windsor’s Battersea Dogs & Cats Home said goodbye to Patch, a greyhound who had been at the centre for 405 days. How did the pooch make his extravagant exit with his new family in October?

    • A private jet

    • A helicopter

    • A limousine

    • A horse-drawn carriage

    Correct Answer
    A. A private jet
    Explanation
    Patch, the greyhound, made his extravagant exit from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with his new family in October by boarding a private jet. This suggests that Patch's new family spared no expense in ensuring his comfort and luxury during his departure from the centre.

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  • 20. 

    Slough Town Football Club looks set to be coming home as the council approved plans for the Arbour Park Community Sports Facility in July. When are the Rebels hoping to be able to play home games at the site?

    • August 2016

    • August 2017

    • August 2018

    • August 2019

    Correct Answer
    A. August 2016
    Explanation
    The correct answer is August 2016. The council approved plans for the Arbour Park Community Sports Facility in July, indicating that the facility would be ready for use in August of the same year.

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