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A report by Lieutenant Wisteria

sizing up their opponents, before Captain Blue and Captain Scarlet pictured in the Officers’ Lounge, the final.

The final of the Cloudbase’s popular, light-hearted, general knowledge quiz – The Frivolous Pursuit Jamboree - was held last week when three teams battled it out before Colonel White and a knowledgeable and enthusiastic crowd, in the Small Lecture Theatre. 

‘Team Yale’ – Symphony Angel and Captain Magenta – had the best of a close-fought encounter with  the ‘Commonwealth’ Team of Rhapsody Angel and Lieutenant Green, just edging into second place with a high-scoring final round. 

But, once again, the ‘Anglo-American’ team of Captain Blue and Captain Scarlet – this year’s favourites for the title- proved unstoppable, racking up a  record score of 167 points, with both team members scoring maximum points in their ‘specialist’ rounds. 

However, the final was not without controversy.  An objection from Symphony Angel when Captain Scarlet was allowed to do the singing for one of Captain Blue’s music round questions, was over-ruled by the Quizmaster, to the delight of the audience, on the somewhat specious grounds that allowing  Captain Blue to sing in public probably contravened the Geneva Convention, in regard of ‘Cruel and Unusual’ treatment!  But the contest was played in the spirit of good-sportsmanship that has characterised this year’s competition and  everything ended amicably.

So, our heartiest congratulations to the worthy winners and our commiserations to the gallant runners-up.  

Colonel White presented the prizes, The coveted FPJ Trophy and a selection of book and music tokens. 

As usual, the organisers would like to thank Doctor Fawn - our unflappable quizmaster - and Lieutenant Silver, who kept score throughout the competition and, of course, everyone who took part over the past months.  There have been some exciting and entertaining rounds leading to this spectacular final.    

A special ‘thank you’ to Lieutenant Flaxen, who devised the tough questions for most of the competition this year.   

As the final was delayed, due to Captain Scarlet’s injury during the successful mission in Berlin, the start of this year’s competition has been postponed until July.  Any team wishing to enter should contact the Lieutenant Wisteria, on ext. 6669, before May 30th.  Timings and venues for the early rounds will be posted in June.