WHEN they said it was a big quiz, they meant it.
More than 250 care homes across the country came together last week to take part in a game of knowledge.
Austen House care home in Lower Earley joined other Barchester venues for the first Big Quiz of the Year.
From historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums, the homes battled it out to find out who would prevail.
The general manager of the Kilnsea Drive home, Simona Cioinac said: “We’ve got some excellent quizzers at our home, we are very competitive – our residents love taking part in anything where winning is involved and collectively their general knowledge is pretty phenomenal.”
Frances, resident at Austen House said: “It was a lovely afternoon. It was wonderful to see everyone in all the other homes joining in.
“I really enjoyed getting together with my fellow residents to take on the other homes – it is amazing how competitive everyone gets.”
