Monthly Quiz

March Quiz time

MARCH comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so this month’s FUN QUIZ, compiled and presented by Stotfold’s very own Brain of Britain, David Stedman, is on the theme of Britain’s favourite topic of conversation, the WEATHER and the SEASONS, with clues contained in the questions or the answers. (ANSWERS on page 32)

1 Who was the 17th-18th century Italian composer of The Four Seasons violin concertos? 2 What was the name of the fighter aircraft, built by Hawker, which was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force throughout World War Two and shot down more enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain than the more celebrated Spitfire? 3 Who was the great Hollywood musical star who joyfully splashed through the puddles in the classic 1950s film musical Singin’ In The Rain? 4 In culinary terms, in the UK, a sweet creamy cake glaze is called icing. What word is more commonly used in the USA to describe the same thing? 5 What unit of weight is also an alternative name for the rare and endangered Snow Leopard of mountainous regions of Asia? 6 Complete the title of this 1990s film, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn, about the lives of the Ludlow family over the years in Montana: Legends of the . . . what? 7 Who wrote the music for the song Summertime as part of his 1930s opera Porgy and Bess? 8 The Scirocco is a warm humid wind that blows across the Mediterranean and southern Europe. It is also the name of a model once manufactured by which European car company? 9 What animal is the emblem of the South African national rugby union team? 10 What word, in culinary terminology, means to pour a very fine stream of oil or other liquid over food in order to add moisture or flavour? 11 Name the English Romantic poet who wrote the following words in his ode To Autumn: Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the maturing sun? 12 Edina Monsoon and her daughter Saffron Monsoon are two main characters in which British television comedy series? 13 This British rapper, hip hop and grime artist was born Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr and his first UK number one single was entitled Vossi Bop. By what single stage name is he more famously known? 14 The 1970s psychological thriller film Play Misty For Me starred, and marked the directorial debut, of which American actor and director? 15 In which play by William Shakespeare do the characters Prospero, Ariel, Miranda and Caliban appear? 16 In cricket, the team known as Lightning represent which English county in limited over competitions? 17 The beautiful but cunning and ruthless French spy Milady de Winter is one of the chief characters in which 19th century adventure novel? 18 What was the name of the aero engine, built by Wright Aeronautical Corporation, which powered many famous World War Two aircraft, including the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress and the B-25 Mitchell bombers? 19 Name the 19th-20th century American poet whose most famous works include Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and The Road Not Taken? 20 In American football, the name of a very long desperate forward pass with a small chance of achieving a completion is a two-word term derived from a Catholic prayer for divine help. What is that term?

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Local Sport - Stotfold Junior Football Club

Stotfold Junior Football Club News - March

Stotfold Junior Ladies March fixtures are as follows: Please come along and support us. 6th March - Away to Evergreen Eagles ladies South Way Playing Fields, South Way, Abbots Langley, WD5 0JL. 13th March - Quarter final league cup Away to Garston reserves - Met Police Bushey Sports Club WD23 2TR. 20th March - Home to Evergreen Eagles Ladies - Arlesey Road Pitches, Stotfold. 27th March - Home to Kempston Rovers Ladies – Arlesey Road Pitches, Stotfold.

Stotfold U7 Ambers have made a storming start to their first season in the Royston Crow League, having won 10 out of their 13 matches and only having lost one game and have a goal difference of +78.

Congratulations to Stotfold Juniors U12 Ambers who recently won the Royston Crow Azure League. This season, the league has been split into two ‘mini seasons’ and the U12 Ambers won all their games except for one to be crowned champions!

A marvellous achievement as they are experiencing their first ever competitive campaign.

We look forward to hearing about more success in the future!

SJFC UNDER 13s LILACS are looking for NEW players.

Girls in year 8, come and give us go!! Whether you're new to the game or fancy a new challenge, get in touch and have a session with us. We play in League 1 of the Bedfordshire League and would love to increase our number in preparation for next season. Give John Clark a call on 07957 392 439 or email: jeclark1977@hotmail.com

Stotfold Junior U7 Ambers

Royston Crow Azure League winners SJFC U12 Ambers