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26<br />
Christmas<br />
Literature<br />
QUIZ<br />
1. In which fictional land is it always snowing, but<br />
never Christmas?<br />
2. According to the famous nursery rhyme, when<br />
Little Jack Horner put his thumb into a Christmas<br />
pie, what did he pull out?<br />
3. The first ever Royal Christmas Message was<br />
delivered by King George V, but which famous<br />
author wrote it?<br />
4. In a famous novel set around Christmas time, who<br />
lived on Mount Crumpit with his pet dog Max?<br />
5. Who wrote the 1997 novel The Hogfather, where<br />
the Santa Claus-like title character would grant<br />
children’s wishes and bring them presents on<br />
<strong>December</strong> 32nd?<br />
6. Who wrote and illustrated the 1984 children’s<br />
book Mr Christmas?<br />
7. Although originally published anonymously<br />
in 1823, Clement Clarke Moore is generally<br />
thought to have written the poem called A Visit<br />
From Saint Nicholas. Also used as an alternative<br />
title for this poem, what are its first five words?<br />
8. Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, who wrote the<br />
2012 book The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas,<br />
are best known as members of which pop band?<br />
9. Which famous author recalled his Christmas<br />
memories as a child in Swansea in the 1954 book<br />
A Child’s Christmas In Wales?<br />
10. “God bless us, every one”, the final line of Charles<br />
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, is said by which<br />
character?<br />
Quiz solutions can be found on page 71 of this magazine<br />
Having a Ball<br />
Over 50’s in <strong>Wigan</strong> can net a new experience and get fit<br />
with walking football sessions taking place every week.<br />
Age UK and Be Well <strong>Wigan</strong> have joined to offer the slowpaced<br />
version of the beautiful game which is aimed at<br />
helping over 50s to keep fit and healthy.<br />
Organiser Steven Edwards, of Age UK <strong>Wigan</strong> Borough,<br />
said: “Walking football is a great way to get out and meet<br />
new people, have fun and keep fit and healthy. It follows<br />
the traditional rules of football but without any contact<br />
and you walk instead of run.<br />
“We play on a smaller pitch with smaller goals that are<br />
similar to those on a five-a side pitch, and the ball stays<br />
below head height. It doesn’t matter what your ability is<br />
we are open to all men and women over the age of 50.”<br />
The sessions run at Howe Bridge Sports Centre, in<br />
Atherton, every Monday from 10.30am until 11.30am<br />
and every Tuesday from 11am until 12pm.<br />
If you would like to find out more or take part contact<br />
Steven Edwards at Age UK <strong>Wigan</strong> on 01942 615880 or<br />
email steven.edwards@ageukwiganborough.org.uk.<br />
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