As you’re a member of the Institute, if you love a good pub quiz, why not take part in the inaugural Institute, Society and Association Charity Quiz Night, taking place on Thursday May 17 at The Blue Anchor, 35 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1EL.
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ondon member, Emma Parsons, is the Marketing and Development Manager for The Energy Institute and wanted to share this exciting event with her fellow members. So why not bring a team along from your organisation and test your knowledge, with the aim of becoming Institutional Pub Quiz Champions of 2012. In what promises to be a battle of the sectors, expect questions on everything from general knowledge and film to music, science and sport, plus an eclectic round or two! There’ll also be plenty of time for a little inter-institutional socialising.
All proceeds from the event will go to Sparks and CARE International as part of the Energy Institute’s fundraising efforts to raise a total of £5,000 as part of the BG Energy Challenge 2012.
Maximum of 6 staff members per team, £10 per team. 7pm start. Book your places at pubs@energyinst.org and help support these worthwhile causes in what is set to be a fun evening for all.
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