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Saturday News Quiz – January 3
This week saw the aftermath of Christmas and New Year celebrations across the world, but the Stray Ferret carried on reporting on lots of other things besides, so how closely have you been following what's been going on closer to home?
Nidd Hall.
1. The company that owns Nidd Hall issued a statement this week to explain why it had to close the hotel temporarily just before Christmas. What was the cause of the closure? a) an outbreak of suspected norovirus, b) the heating system broke down, c) an acute staff shortage
(L to R) Phillip Allott, Carl Robinson, Stephanie Cawood, Steve Close and Laura Rhys Williams.
2. Personal trainer Carl Robinson started the new year with an extraordinary charity challenge to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. What did he do? a) 'rowed' 200 miles on a rowing machine at the F45 gym where he works, b) did 1,000 pull-ups before midday, c) ran 100km around Harrogate
Simon Weaver, Harrogate Town manager.
3. After a recent run of defeats, Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver hoped for what among his players ahead of their first match of the year? a) a fresh start, b) blood and thunder, c) a siege mentality
Council workers removing a flag in Knaresborough. Picture: Simon Ellison.
4. Following a freedom of information request from the Stray Ferret, North Yorkshire Council revealed how much money it spent in 2025 removing flags put up in public spaces by members of the public. What was the figure? a) £3,198.90, b) £6,824.70, c) £9,474.60
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