Come and have a go if you think you’re bright enough.

That’s the message of staff at the county town’s branch of Specsavers, who are daring people to do battle with it at the Maidstone heat of the KM Big Charity Quiz.

The popular fundraising challenge takes place at Maidstone Leisure Centre on Friday, November 8, and will raise money for good causes including Kent Messenger charity of the year Royal British Legion Industries.

Ruth Warren from Specsavers said: “We love the KM Big Quiz as it supports a variety of charities across Kent.

“We will be attending this year with a team of quizzers from our store here in Maidstone, so why not book your space to try and beat us whilst raising money for charity?”

The quiz is open to teams of up to eight people, with doors opening at 6.20pm for a 7pm start. The fun is estimated to finish at 10.30pm.

There will be a fundraising bar and raffle, with drinks and prizes donated by Shepherd Neame and Hornby, and the money generated by the raffle being match-funded by Barclays bank.

Teams will be provided with substantial nibbles and a complimentary bottle of wine, and the top four will go through to the county final in January.

In addition, there will be special prizes for the best teams representing the health and care sectors and schools and local government.

The entry price is £65 per eight-person team, but there is a £10 discount when you book using the discount code KMNEWS19.

The quiz is also supported by IMP Studio & Live and Office Angels.

See www.KmBigQuiz.co.uk.