Two top auction prizes from the Exeter Chiefs will be up for grabs when chartered accountants Simpkins Edwards hold their 11th annual Really Big Quiz next week.
A rugby ball and shirt signed by the winners of this season's LV= cup final will be among the lots on offer at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday, May 7.
Hundreds of participants will be putting their general knowledge to the test at the annual Really Big Quiz.
As well as being an opportunity for local firms to compete for the title of Exeter's brainiest business, the event will help raise funds for the Lord Mayor's nominated charity, Ataxia UK, which funds research into a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, co-ordination and speech.
With 69 teams already signed up and only a couple of places left, there's no time to waste for anyone wishing to take part.
All proceeds from the quiz, auction and raffle will be donated to Ataxia UK, and it is hoped that the rugby ball and shirt signed by the champions of the Chiefs' first major silverware win will raise a significant sum for the charity.
The auction and raffle will be run by auctioneer James Morrish, from Kivells, and other prizes gathered so far include: a meal for two at the Merry Harriers in Westcott, a Cygnet Theatre gift voucher and a Darts Farm Luxury West Country Hamper.
The winners of the quiz will receive a trophy and case of champagne. There are also prizes for second and third places.
Last year more than 70 teams competed in the event, and a combination of entry fees, auction bids and raffle tickets raised over £5,900 for charity.
"We're delighted to see local businesses from all sectors joining in," said John Coombs, partner at Simpkins Edwards.
"It's always a fantastic evening, and we're aiming to raise a record amount this year for a very worthwhile cause. We're pulling out all the stops to make this the biggest Really Big Quiz yet."
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rachel Lyons, said: "I am very grateful to Simpkins Edwards for the chance to raise awareness of Ataxia UK at this year's Really Big Quiz and raise much needed funds – I'm sure the event will be a great success."
To register a team, email sroberts@simpkinsedwards.co.uk, call 0844 257 9232 or visit www.simpkinsedwards.co.uk to download an entry form.
The entry fee is £50 per team and each team can have up to five members. The fee includes a light buffet and a bar will be open on the night. Doors open at 6.30pm, ready for the quiz to begin at 7.15pm.
