A month after Bow Barkers won the quiz, the two teams swapped places. Cobley Wanderers took the May title and the Barkers finished second.
It was the Wanderers’ fifteenth win and their second of 2026.
By the numbers
When these two finish first and second, it could hardly be closer. After May, they were level at 2 apiece.
A flavour of the questions
May’s rounds included Greek mythology, a Shakespeare round (name the play from the character), and a round of Indian menu words. The picture round was all about wine, with grapes to identify from tasting notes.
- General knowledgeWhat nationality is Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk?
Answer: English. Fee fi fo fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman. - General knowledgeName the three England captains who played football for Scunthorpe United.
Answer: Ray Clemence, Kevin Keegan and Ian Botham - General knowledgeWhat is the lowest score you cannot make with three darts?
Answer: 163 - General knowledgeWhich four-letter word appears in three Bond film titles?
Answer: Gold - ShakespeareWhich play features Malvolio?
Answer: Twelfth Night - Indian foodWhat is gobi?
Answer: Cauliflower - General knowledgeThe Patum Peperium product was recently discontinued. What is it better known as?
Answer: Gentleman’s Relish
The wipeout round was all Davids, from Attenborough to Ginola. And the picture round’s tasting notes were a little poetic in places. Inky, velvety red with plum, black cherry and a hint of cocoa? That’s a Malbec.
The music round: lyrics
Name the song and the artist. A properly mixed bag, ending with the most West Country record ever made.
- Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley
- RioDuran Duran
- Echo BeachMartha and the Muffins
- West End GirlsPet Shop Boys
- Tainted LoveSoft Cell
- Happy HourThe Housemartins
- I Think We’re Alone NowTiffany
- Ace of SpadesMotörhead
- Every Breath You TakeThe Police
- Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)The Wurzels
And finally
Next up was June, and a brand new name on the trophy.
Every question from the night is in the questions archive, every winner is on the monthly winners board, and there are more photos in the gallery.