The Chase star Jenny Ryan surprised pub-goers with a visit to a Yorkshire pub, where she hosted a quiz night. Ryan, known as 'The Vixen' on the ITV show, took over the microphone at The Castle Inn in Skipton.
She put teams through their paces with rounds covering general knowledge, music and local trivia. The visit was part of a celebration organised by Skipton Building Society, which transformed the community pub into The Skipton Members' Pub for the day.
Members Face Off with The Vixen
Members competed head-to-head with Jenny in a dedicated quiz round. Questions included guessing how many people knew precisely what mortgage rate they were paying and what ISA stands for.
Participants were also challenged to estimate what percentage of the nation believed they were a superior driver to the average Brit, and how many thought they could land a passenger plane in an emergency, with the nearest answer to the actual figure securing the point.
Pubs Central to Communities
The occasion was organised to honour the building society's members following research it commissioned which revealed pubs remain central to local communities for 52% of Britons. Of those, 67% said pubs are vital because they unite people.
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."
"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."
Membership Matters to Britons
Three-quarters of the 2,000 adults surveyed said belonging to groups, clubs and memberships matters to them. For 34%, this is down to it helping forge friendships and connections, while 32% appreciate the chance to meet like-minded individuals, the OnePoll research found.
Loyalty schemes, gyms, hobby groups and building societies topped the list of organisations respondents were members of.
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."
"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."
Harrison added: "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. 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."
