Friday, 25 March 2011

Too much hairspray in the 1980's - Quiz

Back by popular demand dear fans is another totally spiffing 80’s quiz. This time it’s on 80’s rock and there are 10 questions.

Get ones answers over to crabbies@europe.mccann.com by 4.45pm for a chance of winning.

Good Luck!
1.       Who was the original lead singer of AC DC?
2.       Which member of Motley Crue was married to tattoo artist Kat Von D?
3.       Which band released the singles ‘God of Thunder’, ‘Love Gun’ and ‘Strutter’?
4.       Name the song and artist of the following lyrics: “Didn’t take long ‘fore I found out, what people mean by down and out”.
5.       Where was the band Guns and Roses formed?
6.       What year did Freddie Mercury die?
7.       Who released the albums ‘Flush the Fashion’, ‘Special Forces’ and ‘Zipper Catches Skin’ in the 1980’s?
8.       What was the original line up of the band ‘Rush’?
9.       Identify the following band and song title: “Yet I still recall as I wander on as clear as the sun in the summer sky”.
10.   Who released the album ‘Undercover’ in late 1983?

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Doncaster Races - Competition


If one fancies a trip to the races we have 100 tickets to give away for Doncaster Races on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April.
The two day event celebrates the return of the British Flat Season and is a jolly good occasion to buy a new hat!
Doncaster Races goes back to the 16th Century and holds the record for having the most spectators on a course on a Sunday. It hosts an array of flat racing events in summer and jumping courses in winter.
See the full weekend line up on the website chaps: www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
We have 25 pairs of tickets for each day of the event. To be in with a chance of winning one of the 25 pairs of tickets for the Saturday or Sunday, just answer the following question dear fans:
How much ice does one need to serve a totally spiffing glass of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger beer?
A)     Loads and loads
B)      Lashing and lashings
C)      Lots and lots
Email ones answer to crabbies@europe.mccann.com along with ones name, address, telephone number and which day one would like to attend the races.
Good luck!


Friday, 18 March 2011

When one partied in the 80’s – Quiz

As a reminiscence of one’s fine memories of the 1980’s George has pulled a Friday afternoon quiz together to share with our totally spiffing fans!
Email your name and answers to these 12 questions to crabbies@europe.mccann.com to be in with a chance of winning one of our three ticketyboo prizes:
1.       Name the four albums released by Phil Collins in the 1980’s
2.       How many top 40 singles did Madonna have in the 1980’s?
3.       Which 1980’s rock band had a one armed drummer?
4.       What was the biggest selling vinyl of the 1980’s?
5.       A member of Bananarama went on to form which other group?
6.       Name the three albums released by The Police in the 1980’s
7.       Who is the only member of Pink Floyd to have been with the band consistently?
8.       What city were The Housemartins from?
9.       How many studio albums did the Eurhythmics release in the 1980’s
10.   How many UK number ones did Michael Jackson have in the 1980’s?
11.   Name the four members of The Bangles
12.    Identify the song title and artist from the following lyrics:
“I hear her heart beating, loud as thunder. Stars crashing down
All entries must arrive by 4.30pm on Friday 18th March – Good luck!

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

When One Has Guests Winner

I say chaps, our guest blogger Jo Dyson from Jo's Kitchen has selected Mike's Ginger Beer Cake to be our 'When One Has Guests' competition winner. Could Mike please email crabbies@europe.mccann.com and we can sort out your totally spiffing prize.

Chin Chin