Morson employees have been putting their general knowledge to the test at a successful Quiz Night organized by the business.

The event, held at the Patricroft Conservative club, drew around 70 participants and raised over £700 for local charities.

The quiz was won by the Morson Projects team with Morson's Paul Moogan acting as quizmaster for the evening.

Thanks must also go to Brian Davies for devising the questions for the evening.

All the money raised will help Henshaws and Wood Street Mission with the ongoing work to help children, young people and adults across the North West.

Many thanks to all the companies who donated prizes including:

Paystream, Brookson, Panache, Smiths Opticians, Powder Room, John Andrews, Monton Flowers, Design a Party, Village Emporium, Sunset Boulevard, Park Hotel, Tote Sport, Naylors, Rowlett Hankey, The Drop Inn, Monton Post Office, Monton Dry Cleaners, Misshoe, Felicinis, The Card Shop, Threshers, Fabric, Bryning & Wright, Monton House Hotel, Village Nails, Sevan Sandwich Bar and Richard Padgett Estate Agents.

CEO of Morson Group PLC, Ged Mason said:

"Many thanks to everyone for coming along to the quiz and raising funds for two very deserving causes. it was great to see henshaws also send a quiz team along and many thanks to all those who gave prizes, attended, bought raffle tickets and arranged the event."

The next major event in the calendar is the Annual Charity Ball on 3rd November at Mere Golf and Country Club. For more information or to book a table, please contact Gary Smithson on 0161 7071516.