HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a cancer support group in Essex after teams of quietly-competitive quizzers put their knowledge to the test.

Great Holland Village Hall, in Frinton Road, recently welcomed more than 60 people as Breast Friends utilised the venue to host its Charity Quiz night.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Knowledge - The quizzers were tested on a variety of subjectsKnowledge - The quizzers were tested on a variety of subjects (Image: Public)
Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Charity - The event raised more than £443 for Breast FriendsCharity - The event raised more than £443 for Breast Friends (Image: Public)
Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Success - The evening attracted more than 60 playersSuccess - The evening attracted more than 60 players (Image: Public)

The community group is dedicated to helping women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and is run by co-founders Caroline Sturman and Janine Aldis.  

Over the course of the evening, compered by quizmaster Andrew Fairbrother, teams of six players racked their brains as they scrambled to answer questions on a variety of subjects.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Support - Kelly Clark, Anne, Liz, Andrew Fairbrother, and David Garlick Support - Kelly Clark, Anne, Liz, Andrew Fairbrother, and David Garlick (Image: Public)
Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Confident - There wasn't many a question which got past this teamConfident - There wasn't many a question which got past this team (Image: Public)
Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Relaxed - Players were encouraged to take along their owns snacks and booze Relaxed - Players were encouraged to take along their owns snacks and booze (Image: Public)
They were quizzed on everything from sport, music videos, movie theme tunes and charity pop singles, to general knowledge, nursery rhymes and locations around the UK.

The testing quiz went down to the very final round before the Lazy Susans ultimately secured victory over their closest competitors, of which there were a few.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Cheers - A team of quizzers raise a glass to Breast FriendsCheers - A team of quizzers raise a glass to Breast Friends (Image: Public)
In total the night, which also included a raffle, raised more than £443.10 for Breast Friends.

To find out more about Breast Friends visit breastfriends.co.uk.