Quiz fans are being asked to play their part in a bid to set a new world record – and possibly be part of the answer to a future question.

Macmillan Cancer Support is trying to attract groups and businesses from around Ilkley to host a Mammoth Quiz on Friday, February 24, at venues across the town.

The charity hopes the quiz night will not only raise cash to fund its cancer services, but also help them make it into the Guinness Book of Records.

The charity’s fundraising manager for Ilkley, Sally Millington, said: “We are really excited about our Mammoth Quiz and we are hopeful lots of businesses and organisations will sign up to take part to help us set a world record for Macmillan.

“The quizzes can be held anywhere, from the local pub or bowling club to a local factory, office or school. It’s a really nice way of raising some money while having fun with friends, family or work colleagues. And let’s face it, most of us like the chance to show off our general knowledge skills.”

It costs £10 to register, with the money going to Macmillan to help fund vital cancer services. Every organisation signing up will be sent a quiz pack including questions and answers, information about fundraising, balloons and banner.

To be counted as part of the world record attempt, quizzes must be held at 7:45pm on February 24, but Macmillan says organisations can still hold a Mammoth Quiz even if they cannot make that time.

“It would be great to get as many quizzes as possible happening on February 24 because we really want to break the world record,” Mrs Millington said. “However, we know not everyone who wants to take part in a quiz to raise money for us will be able to make that time, so quiz packs are still available to groups that want to hold their event at another time. “The main thing is to help make the quiz bigger and better than ever before and to raise funds to help support people living with cancer.

“Hopefully our Mammoth Quiz will be really popular and we can make the record books in the Olympic year.”

To find out more about the Mammoth Quiz, contact Anna Webb on 01832 274075 or via email at anna@webboundle.co.uk