Hot on last year’s successful trail, we held our third Annual Celebrity Quiz Night 2011 on the 18th May, at The Law Society, London. Teams from the City’s legal and financial professions once again engaged in a battle of wits as this year’s quiz master, comedian Alexander Armstrong, put them through their paces to raise funds for our work in South Africa.
We were also lucky enough to have actress and campaigner, Dame Janet Suzman take to the stage and speak on our behalf. Her son, James Suzman also gave a very stimulating talk, enlightening us all on the San Bushman, and demonstrated that he is one of the few to speak one of the click languages (Xhosa) of the Kalahari.
The evening was introduced by Protimos’ founding Director, Fiona Darroch. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, dinner and fine wines, the quiz itself and both silent and live auctions.
The quiz was fiercely fought, with only 12 points separating the top two teams. Congratulations to ‘Hans Quiz Team Andersen’ (Freshfields) on their outstanding victory, and to ‘Vuli Ndlela’ coming second.
Ed Rising did a fantastic job as our auctioneer, and his excellent delivery kept us all entertained!
Once more, the success of the evening has ensured the event as an annual challenge with all those involved vowing to return to compete next year.
We are delighted to announce that we raised over £25,000 during the course of the evening, an excellent feat in these challenging economic times.
With many thanks to all those involved.