Pub Quiz thread

[canary-dave]

Bruges Group is an independent think tank, often thought to be from the Conservative party, but actually made up of members from all parties.

Is that what you were thinking of?

That's the one OFH! All yours!

 

[oldfrenchhorn]

What can Nazir Ahmed, Baron Ahmed claim to be the first at?

 

[colognehornet]

First Islamic Peer in the House of Lords ?

 

[oldfrenchhorn]

First Islamic Peer in the House of Lords ?

Far too easy. Over to you!

 

[colognehornet]

What was the first frozen food available in shops in Britain (and for a bonus point when) ?

 

[yorkshirehornet]

started in America in 1930 by Clarence Birdseye. The first frozen food appeared in Britain in 1937 and was marketed by Smedley. .... Peas?

 

[colognehornet]

started in America in 1930 by Clarence Birdseye. The first frozen food appeared in Britain in 1937 and was marketed by Smedley. .... Peas?

You're half way there Yorkie with 1937. Now I just need the product (not peas).

 

[colognehornet]

started in America in 1930 by Clarence Birdseye. The first frozen food appeared in Britain in 1937 and was marketed by Smedley. .... Peas?

I'll give you that Yorkie - having checked again they are uncertain whether it was peas, spinach or asparagus which was the first frozen product. Over to you.

 

[yorkshirehornet]

I'll give you that Yorkie - having checked again they are uncertain whether it was peas, spinach or asparagus which was the first frozen product. Over to you.

Cheers.... I also read spinach too...

 

[yorkshirehornet]

What Watford player spent 18 months with a club before ever seeing the ground...

 

[yorkshirehornet]

What Watford player spent 18 months with a club before ever seeing the ground...

clue needed?

 

[Bolton's Boots]

clue needed?

Yes - I'm not exactly sure what the question means....

 

[yorkshirehornet]

Yes - I'm not exactly sure what the question means....

Ok... clue

A Watford player spent 18 months signed to another club before even playing at that ground...

 

[oldfrenchhorn]

Sounds like one of our imports who was out on loan before he played for the club at his home ground.

 

[yorkshirehornet]

Sounds like one of our imports who was out on loan before he played for the club at his home ground.

partially there..in relation to loan... but not an import....

 

[Jsybarry]

I'm also thinking along the lines of a serious injury and moving grounds, but can't figure out who it might be.

 

[hornethologist a.k.a. theo]

What Watford player spent 18 months with a club before ever seeing the ground...

Well Nathan had quit a bit of belly to see past...as did M.Quinn esq

 

[yorkshirehornet]

Well Nathan had quit a bit of belly to see past...as did M.Quinn esq

no.....


this is a player moving up in the career.....

 

[wear_yellow]

Cleverly?

 

[yorkshirehornet]

Cleverly?

no.... but right club...... and this player also has been on the national stage...... very.... recently...