News https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/home.aspx http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification mojoPortal Blog Module en-GB 120 no End of 2025 Season The 2025 season is now concluded.  Congratulations to Kluggers, who topped the table, just pipping Warrington Wires on points scored.  Final results and table can be found on the Results tab.

We hope the season was enjoyed by all who took part, and we look forward to 2026!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2025-season doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2025-season https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2025-season Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT 2025 Season The MSQ 2025 season begins on Monday, June 9th with a Grand Prix.  8pm start at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG.

Fixtures for the head-to-head games can be found under the Fixtures tab.

Enjoy the season!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2025-season doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2025-season https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2025-season Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:37:00 GMT End of Season 2024 The 2024 MSQ season is now complete.  The final results and table are on the Results page - congratulations to WirrAliens who finished at the top of the table.  Thank you to all who played, we look forward to seeing you next year!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-season-2024 doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-season-2024 https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-season-2024 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:43:00 GMT MSQ 2024 The MSQ 2024 season begins with the Grand Prix at 8pm on Monday 10th June at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG.  Matches begin the following week on Mon 17th June and continue until Mon 12 August.  Schedules will be circulated to team secretaries.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2024 briathom59@gmail.com (Brian Thompson) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2024 https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2024 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:16:00 GMT MSQ 2023 MSQ 2023 begins with the Grand Prix at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG on June 12th, beginning at 8pm.

Fixtures begin on June 19th , 8.30 starts. Fixture lists have been distributed and teams' venue information is available on the Teams tab of the website.  Further informaton will be distributed at the Grand Prix.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2023.aspx briathom59@gmail.com (Brian Thompson) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2023.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/msq-2023.aspx Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:16:00 GMT Website back online We're back, after disruption caused by our hosting provider

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/website-back-online.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/website-back-online.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/website-back-online.aspx Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:54:00 GMT 2020 Season - Cancelled It is with regret that we have come to the conclusion that there is no way of running the 2020 seaon under the current circumctances as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

We will be back in 2021.  In the meantime, stay safe!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2020-season-cancelled.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2020-season-cancelled.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2020-season-cancelled.aspx Thu, 07 May 2020 12:56:00 GMT Coronavirus We are still a few weeks off the start of the season.  We will keep you posted about how developments in the Coronavirus outbreak will affect the MSQ.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/coronavirus.aspx briathom59@gmail.com (Brian Thompson) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/coronavirus.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/coronavirus.aspx Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:20:00 GMT Dave Rainford All associated with the Mersey Summer Quiz would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Dave Rainford who died last week.  Familiar to many as one of the 'Eggheads' on BBC television, Dave was a regular setter for the MSQ.  In addition to writing fine quizzes he always turned down his fee in favour of a charitable donation.  He will be sadly missed by all involved with quizzing across the country.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/dave-rainford.aspx briathom59@gmail.com (Brian Thompson) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/dave-rainford.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/dave-rainford.aspx Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:11:00 GMT Mastermind - Contestants Wanted

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted-1.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted-1.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted-1.aspx Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:49:00 GMT Questions Unlocked The question sets for the 2019 season have been unlocked and are now freely available, but please note that copyright is retained by the Mersey Summer Quiz League and the sets may not be used for commercial purposes.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/questions-unlocked.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/questions-unlocked.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/questions-unlocked.aspx Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:36:00 GMT End of 2019 Season Congratulations to Kluggers who won the league.  Thank you to everyone who has participated this season, to our setters for the question sets and to everyone who helps to make the MSQ run so smoothly.  We hope everybody enjoyed the season, and look forward to seeing you all next year.  Good luck in the MQL season!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2019-season.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2019-season.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2019-season.aspx Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:37:00 GMT 2019 Season The 2019 season begins with the Grand Prix on Monday, June 3rd at 8pm, Aigburth People’s Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG. Subs are £25 per team, and once all the admin is out of the way, we'll enjoy the customary table quiz.  We look forward to seeing everyone who's taking part.  Head to head fixtures begin the following week, June 10th.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2019-season.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2019-season.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2019-season.aspx Sun, 26 May 2019 12:21:00 GMT End of 2018 Season The 2018 Mersey Summer Quiz season came to an end on Monday August 20th.  Congratulations to Rainhill Victoria, who won the season unbeaten. Thanks once again to everyone for playing, and to Dag, Joy and Chris for the crucial parts they play in keeping the MSQ going.  We hope that everybody has enjoyed the summer's quizzing, and look forward to seeing you all again next year!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2018-season.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2018-season.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/end-of-2018-season.aspx Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:10:00 GMT 2018 Fixtures Start Monday June 11th This season's head-to-head fixtures begin this Monday, June 11th.  The first week looks like this:

Week One

11th June

CtK

vs

Bishop’s People

Rainhill Victoria

vs

Quizlings

Standard Bearers

vs

WirrAliens

Warrington Wires

vs

Warrington Wolves

Plasterers

vs

Kluggers

Aigburth Swans

vs

Judges

The quiz is ready to be downloaded from the Quizzes page.  If you need any reminders of the rules they are on the Rules page.  Results and table will be posted on the Results page as soon as possible after the match, so remember to submit them on the night of the match.

Enjoy the season!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-fixtures-start-monday-june-11th.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-fixtures-start-monday-june-11th.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-fixtures-start-monday-june-11th.aspx Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:34:00 GMT 2018 Season Opener The Grand Prix to open the 2018 MSQ season will be held tonight at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG, beginning at 8pm.  We look forward to welcoming all MSQ teams for the chance to quiz together once we've got the admin for the season out of the way!

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-season-opener.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-season-opener.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2018-season-opener.aspx Mon, 21 May 2018 10:24:00 GMT Fixtures published. The fixtures for the 2018 season have been added to the calendar and can also be downloaded from here:

12 teams have registered for the new season, so there will be 11 weeks of competition.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/fixtures-published.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/fixtures-published.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/fixtures-published.aspx Sat, 05 May 2018 19:52:00 GMT Second Grand Prix to end the 2017 Season We are having a Grand Prix to end the season on Monday August 21st. This is a chance to get together and quiz for one last time before the serious business of the MQL season begins!

Aigburth People's Hall, 8pm start.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/second-grand-prix-to-end-the-season.aspx doyleah@hotmail.com (Angela Doyle) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/second-grand-prix-to-end-the-season.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/second-grand-prix-to-end-the-season.aspx Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:39:00 GMT 2017 Season Starts on June 12th 10 teams have signed up for the 2017 season, including for the first time a team from Wirral.

The season kicks off with a Grand Prix/Organisation meeting on 12th June at Aigburth People's Hall, with the league matches starting the following Monday.  All fixtures can be found in the Fixture Calendar and team and venue details on the Teams page.

It is too late now to register any new teams, but we will try to find teams for any individual players who would like to take part.  Please contact us using the "Join a Team" page.

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2017-season-starts-on-june-12th.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2017-season-starts-on-june-12th.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/2017-season-starts-on-june-12th.aspx Fri, 19 May 2017 11:58:00 GMT Mastermind - Contestants Wanted

The producers of Mastermind are looking for contestants to appear in the 2017/18 series which will be filming later this year.  If you would like to have a go, please fill in the online application form at https://ssl.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mk1s/contact

]]> https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted.aspx admin@merseysummerquiz.org.uk (Admin) https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted.aspx https://merseysummerquiz.org.uk/mastermind-contestants-wanted.aspx Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:55:00 GMT