In this period between Christmas and New Year, where there is only so much food you can make from turkey leftovers and you have guessed one charade too many, what better way to pass the time than with a quiz? So here, we present a quiz of Bristol happenings in 2010.
Email your answers to bristolculture@gmail.com by 6pm on Sunday, January 2 for the chance to win a selection of Bristol Beer Factory beers. In the event of a tie for first place, the entry received first will be declared victorious. Good luck.
Thank you for all your entries and congratulations to David Richards, who was the first person to email 50 correct answers. The beers are on Dave!
January
1) Name one of the tribute acts announced for the inaugural Summer Nights at Ashton Court Festival, due to take place in July but later cancelled. Answer: The Bootleg Beatles or Jive Talkin’ Bee Jees
2) What is the Bristol attraction the Guardian described this month in a top-ten list? “This is the living embodiment of what a ???? should be… catering for metropolitan sophisticates as well as seekers of bargain cauliflowers.” St Nicholas Market
3) What building on the centre was squatted and then turned into pop-up restaurant Cloak and Dinner for four nights only? Quay Head House
4) Which Redland pub did Justin Lee Collins practise darts in for a Sky One show? The Clyde Arms
February
5) Massive Attack released their fifth studio album Heligoland. Which Bristol venue do the band refuse to play in due to its link with the slave trade? Colston Hall
6) What Clifton road was shortlisted in the Google Street View awards as one of Britain’s best foodie streets? Whiteladies Road
7) Who was the Long Ashton-born director of Everybody’s Fine, released this month? Kirk Jones
8 ) Most of the Lido’s vegetables now come from a half-acre smallholding just outside Bristol. But in what North Somerset village is this smallholding located? Pill
March
9) What was the name of the cafe for homeless people in St Paul’s that was given a generous cheque after featuring in The Secret Millionaire on Channel Four? The Wild Goose Cafe
10) What city in Spain does the owner of El Puerto on Prince Street come from? Salamanca
11) Who was the French cameraman who befriended Banksy in Exit Through the Gift Shop and later became a best-selling graffiti artist in his own right? Thierry Guetta aka Mr Brainwash
12) Which pub was this month named Bristol’s best by Camra? The Seven Stars
April
13) The Bristol Beer Factory opened their new visitor centre on North Street. But what is the name of the St Phillip’s pub that they own? The Barley Mow
14) Bristol was on lock-down when the Arnolfini hosted the second leaders debate. But where did broadcast hosts Sky News position their studio? Top floor terrace of At-Bristol
15) Arnos Vale Cemetery reopened to the public. How many Bristolians are buried there? a) 300,000; b) 400,000; c) 500,000. a) 300,000
16) What World Record Attempt failed to be broken at the Memorial Stadium? The highest number of pirates in one place
May
17) Four Lions was released. Name the director’s brother and his connection to Bristol. Four Lions director Chris Morris began his media career at BBC Radio Bristol. His brother Tom Morris is the artistic director of Bristol Old Vic
18) Valentine’s Bridge reopened after being closed for two years. What is the official name of the so-called ‘cheese grater’ bridge nearby? Meads Reach
19) Stokes Croft StreetFest took place. Where was the Crofts dog show held? King Square
20) The Bastard Hills of North Bristol reduced a few cyclists to quivering wrecks. But Bristol’s steepest residential street was not featured as it is south of the river. What is it? Vale Street, Totterdown
June
21) What was the opening game of the World Cup and the first game to be screened in Bristol’s Fan Park in Queen Square? South Africa vs Mexico
22) Westlife played at Ashton Gate. How much did the official concert programme cost? £15
23) How many different flavours of cupcakes are served at Swinky’s Sweets on Park Street? a) 10; b) 15; c) 30. b) 15
24) Who were the three headliners at Glastonbury this month? Gorillaz, Muse and Stevie Wonder
July
25) What is the name of the mad transvestite scientist who stars in The Rocky Horror Show, at the Hippodrome this month? Frank N Furter
26) Brunel’s Buttery reopened for business after an arson attack. How many bacon butties do they sell on average each year? a) 7,000; b) 70,000; c) 700,000. b) 70,000
27) Kele Okereke played at the Thekla. What band is he on hiatus from? Bloc Party
28) One Bristol man has this year literally been to Hell and back. Who is he? Paul Parry aka The Literally Tsar
August
29) Which Bristol school took their play The Trojan Women to the Edinburgh Festival? Redland High
30) FolkFace played at the Prom. Who are their two members? Dominic Byrne and ‘Comedy’ Dave Vitty
31) The Red Arrows once again appeared at the Bristol Harbour Festival. How many planes form the display team? Nine
32) The Old Duke Jazz Festival took place. Which jazz legend features on the King Street pub’s sign? Duke Ellington
September
33) The Bristol Half Marathon was won by Edwin Kipyego (1:03:08) and Claire Hallissey (1:12:02). In what year was the race first held? 1989
34) Where did Paul Daniels perform this month, a few days after being announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing? Illusions Magic Bar
35) What record store did Mark Ronson DJ in before his gig at the Bristol Academy? Rise
36) What pub on Raymend Road in Bedminster opened this month? The Victoria Park
October
37) Carny Ville took place at the Island on Silver Street. Where was the Invisible Circus’ previous home in Bristol? The Pro-Cathedral
38) Instant Wit performed at St George’s. Which member of this improvisational comedy troupe is currently playing the lead role in Pinocchio at the Tobacco Factory? Peta Dennis
39) Manchester synth duo Hurts played at the Trinity Centre. What is the title of their song written about Bristol? Wonderful Life
40) What school did Bristol comedian Mark Watson attend? Bristol Grammar School
November
41) Gordon Ramsay named Casamia in Westbury-on-Trym his best UK restaurant. What are the names of the two brothers there, Europe’s youngest Michelin-starred chefs? Jonray and Peter Sanchez-Iglesias
42) Italian-style cafe bar Rosemarino opened in Clifton. What is the name of the greasy spoon that used to be in the same location before moving to Broadmead? York Cafe
43) The Divine Comedy played at the Anson Rooms. Which Bristol play did Neil Hannon write the music for? Swallows and Amazons
44) How many Caffe Gustos (including Siestas and Pastelerias) are there in Bristol? 11 (and a 12th at Cribbs Causeway)
45) What birthday did the Folk House on Park Street celebrate this month? 90th
December
46) Ian Hislop visited the Red House on Park Row for a BBC documentary. When was the Red House built? a) 1580; b) 1630; c) 1680. a) 1580
47) Seth Lakeman played the last song of his gig at the Academy outside after a power cut. Where in Bristol did he busk during the filming of a new video earlier this year? Corn Street, Lloyd’s Amphitheatre and Brunel’s Buttery
48) What two animals are webcams now pointing at in Bristol Zoo? Penguins and seals
49) What was the name of the pop-up cafe on Park Street, only open for one weekend? Ginger Cafe
50) Alfred’s bistro opened on Alfred Place in Kingsdown. What is the name of the Portuguese restaurant it replaced? A Cozinha
