The Chase star Jenny Ryan, known as 'The Vixen', left punters stunned with a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at The Castle Inn in the heart of Skipton, Yorkshire.
Jenny took over the microphone, putting teams through their paces with a mix of general knowledge, music and local trivia. The event was part of a special celebration hosted by Skipton Building Society, which transformed the popular community pub into The Skipton Members' Pub for a day.
Members Face Off with The Vixen
Members went head-to-head with Jenny in a special quiz round. Questions ranged from guessing how many people knew exactly what mortgage rate they were paying to what ISA stands for. Quiz goers were also asked what percentage of the nation believed they were a better driver than the average Brit, and how many thought they could land a passenger plane in an emergency, with the closest answer to the correct figure winning the point.
The event was held to celebrate the building society's members after research it commissioned found pubs remain at the heart of local communities for 52% of Brits. Among those, 67% said pubs are important because they bring people together.
Celebrating Community Connections
Jenny Ryan said: "Pub quizzes have a special way of bringing people together, whether you're there to test your knowledge, have a laugh with friends or simply enjoy being part of the local community."
She added: "In so many towns and villages, the local pub remains one of the few places where people of all ages can come together regularly and share experiences. The event was a fantastic way to celebrate Skipton's members in a setting where people naturally connect, share stories and enjoy spending time together."
Three quarters of the 2,000 adults polled said being part of groups, clubs and memberships is important to them. For 34%, clubs help build friendships and connections, while 32% enjoy the opportunity to meet like-minded people, according to the survey carried out by OnePoll. Loyalty schemes, gyms, hobby groups and building societies topped the list of organisations respondents were members of.
Building Societies' Member Focus
Charlotte Harrison, CEO of Home Financing at Skipton Building Society, said: "Feeling part of something matters. Whether it's your local pub, a club or a community, having a place where you feel you belong, and where your voice matters, can make a real difference."
She added: "The Skipton Members' Pub was our way of bringing that to life, celebrating our members in a fun and engaging setting while creating opportunities for them to connect with each other and with the Society they own. What many people don't realise is that building societies are different. We don't have shareholders. Instead, we exist to serve our members, and every eligible savings and mortgage customer is a member."
Harrison concluded: "Our members have a voice in the Society, from helping shape how we're run and the causes we support, to accessing exclusive member benefits that aren't available to non-members."
