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Saturday News Quiz – November 29
This week, Ripon voted 'No' to mayor Barbara Brodigan, a Paris investment company paid millions for a block in Harrogate town centre, and the bathing water at Knaresborough Lido was rated 'poor' – again.
But the Stray Ferret reported on lots of other things besides, so how closely have you been following what's been going on this week?
Joyce Lynas celebrating her 101st birthday.
1. Joyce Lynas of Boroughbridge celebrated her 101st birthday this week. To what did she attribute her longevity?
a) Walking everywhereb) Keeping busy
c) Lemonade
The Crown Hotel in Harrogate.
2. Harrogate hotels will be balloted in the New Year about whether to set up an Accommodation BID, which will have the power to levy a “tourist tax” on overnight stays. But how much would the levy be per room, per night?
a) £5b) £2
c) £10
Katherine Ryan
3. The Stray Ferret headed to Leicester Square this week to catch up with the stars at the world premiere of Tinsel Town, the Christmas Movie filmed largely in Knaresborough. Speaking on the red carpet, how did actress Katherine Ryan describe northern men?
a) oddb) hot
c) stroppy
All Saints CoE School's bed for Candlelighters in 2024.
4. The theme for the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 was announced. What is it?
a) Swinging Sixtiesb) Awesome Eighties
c) Naughty Nineties
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