Get out those reference books and brush up on your general knowledge - the date has been announced for the popular KM Big Quiz in Canterbury.

It takes place on Friday, May 1, at Kent University sports centre.

The 2008 event broke the record for the largest wine and wisdom evening ever staged in Kent, raising an incredible £10,400 with 86 teams taking part.

This year a table for eight people costs £60 and includes a ploughman’s meal and glass of wine.

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The four beneficiaries will Kent Kids Miles of Smiles, the League of Friends of Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Lady Mayoress of Canterbury’s Charity Appeal and children’s road safety charity KM Walk to School.

The event is being sponsored for the second year running by solicitors Parry Law and by Kent University as hosts.

Organiser Simon Dolby is appealing for more sponsors to come forward.

He said: “We are keen to hear from other companies interested in sponsoring this event, either by providing prizes for winners on the night, or by sponsoring quiz rounds.”

To have a quiz round named after your business or organisation costs a minimum of £100.

For more information call the KM charity challenge team on 0844 2640292.