Getting Quizical in Glenorchy

Glenorchy’s fundraising winter quiz series will wrap up next Wednesday, raising much-needed funds for the Early Childhood Education Centre that is going ahead in the area. The centre is something they’ve been fundraising for, for a couple of years now and is something the community desperately needs. While it will be the sixth week of the event, it is open to all and you don’t need to have participated in past events to get involved. The fun event has been running for several years now with last year’s efforts helping to create a reusable nappy bank for families in the community.

“It’s just a pretty friendly competition and more about the spirit of the community, having a good time at the pub, and having a couple of laughs,” says Jessica Burke of Glenorchy. “It’s a good excuse to get out of the house as the weather starts to turn and people start staying inside a little more, and just to get out into the community, support a local business and have a bit of fun.”

The group also have a GiveaLittle page to donate to the project itself. Jessica says “We’ve just built a big thermometer sign where you can see how much money has been raised so far, which is kind of exciting. It’s nice to see that visual representation of what we’ve been working towards because we have been doing a lot of smaller fundraisers, but they’re adding up in a really big way.”

Quizmaster Grimmer has been hosting quizzes for around 15 years – the quiz will be at the Glenorchy Hotel at 7pm sharp – Jess recommends getting there a little early to secure a table. You can donate at givealittle.co.nz/org/glenorchy-playgroup-incorporated