Local Knowledge
What is the church in Preston Candover called?
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Who founded the Scouting movement?
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
What planet is closest to earth?
Venus
What colour is the Greek flag?
Blue and white
Is a dolphin a mammal or a fish?
A mammal
What is the name of the Vicar?
David Chattell
What two parades should we attend every year?
St George's Day & Remembrance Sunday
Name 4 planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What famous sporting event which is still held every 4 years, was founded by the Greeks?
The Olympic Games
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
Where is the postbox in Preston Candover?
Outside the old village shop.
What is the highest award/badge you can receive in cubs?
Chief Scouts Silver Award
Is the sun a star or a planet?
A star.
Who was the Ancient Greek king of the gods?
Zeus
Can you name 3 types of bear?
Grizzly, Polar, Brown, Black, Spectacled Bear, Giant Panda, Andean Bear, Sloth Bear
Where is the police house in Preston Candover?
Stenbury Drive
What is the badge with a picture of a spanner, pair of scissors and a paintbrush called?
Skills Challenge Award
What force from the sun pulls on the earth and keeps it in orbit?
Gravity
What were the two main cities that ruled Ancient Greece called?
Athens and Sparta
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
What farm is Moonroast based at?
Chilton Manor Farm
Does a "Sixer" badge have 1 or 2 stripes?
Two stripes
What US agency is responsible for science and technology related to air and space?
NASA - National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Who rules Ancient Greece?
No-one. Greece wasn't even a country then. Some city states had kings, others were ruled by groups of people. Athens was ruled by the people - a democracy.
Which is the only venomous snake native to the UK?
Adder