QUIZZERS are invited to Southampton Mental Health Network’s charity quiz next month to be in with a chance of winning prizes including the latest novel by a Sunday Times bestseller (September 8, 2025).
As part of the Southampton City Council-supported and NHS endorsed charity’s event at The Bridge on September 8 there will be a raffle to win items donated by city businesses.
Southampton Mental Health Network’s Administrator, Chloe Naegeli explains: “We’re on a mission to help Southampton become mental health friendly and we’re selling tickets for our Quiz Evening to help with our fundraising, so we can boost awareness.
“During the event, there will also be a fundraising raffle with a selection of prizes up for grabs including a much sought-after signed copy of the latest book by Sunday Times bestselling author, Sophie Irwin, which is her new recently released Regency romantic comedy ‘How to lose a lord in 10 days.’
“We’ve also a Chocolate Tasting Experience for four from Hotel Chocolat, one free game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl, one game for four or two games for two, a surprise gift from Lush, as well as local hampers and vouchers for restaurants/ bars, and more.”
Tickets for Southampton Mental Health Network’s Quiz Evening on Monday, September 8 from 7pm, with the quiz at 7.30pm, cost £10 per person. All the money raised will go to the charity.
It is essential places are booked online, in advance, via: www.universe.com/events/smhn-charity-quiz-tickets-JH1R3P
Anyone wishing to have food and drink at the event can purchase these separately.
Chloe adds: “As an organisation, we’re looking at ways we can collectively collaborate to help make our city a happier place where everyone can thrive. It’s all about how we work together, how we behave towards each other and what we value as residents and workers in our city.
“We’re inviting keen quizzers to get together in teams of a maximum of six and to book in and come along for an enjoyable evening of quizzing, while also helping us raise invaluable funds. If you do not have a team but would still like to take part, please let us know when booking and we can introduce you to other attendees, so you can join together to make a team.
“The winning quiz team members will each take home a £5 CommuniBakes community bakery voucher and have the privilege of lifting our much coveted, and very shiny, Southampton Mental Health Network trophy.
“Our Quiz Evening is a great opportunity, not only to raise funds for our charity, but also to raise awareness for us too. We are very grateful to The Bridge for its support of our fundraiser. Our thanks, also, go to Barry Hampton, our quiz master too.”
Southampton Mental Health Network became publicly active in 2019 and, with more than 100 member organisations involved in its development, became a charity in September 2022.
Working together, these organisations want to make Southampton a mental wellbeing friendly city, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion for all.
Southampton Mental Health Network aims to create welcoming spaces for discussion, be understanding and supportive of those living with mental health challenges, boost wellbeing and improve knowledge and awareness in the city.
Chloe continues: “We’re always looking for more people to join our Network to help make Southampton a mental health friendly city, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion for all. Individuals, aged 18 plus, living or working within postcodes SO14-19 and representatives of organisations supporting residents or those working in the city of Southampton can join for an annual membership* fee of just £2 per person.”
The Quiz Evening will be held at The Bridge, Building 42, University Road, SO17 1BJ, on Monday, September 8 from 7pm-10pm. There is a car park onsite, which is free after 5pm, and the venue is accessible via all U buses in the city. Accessible parking closer to the venue is available, as well as bike storage.
Tickets are £10 per person and are for the quiz entry only. Food, drink and raffle tickets will be sold separately. To book, please visit www.universe.com/events/smhn-charity-quiz-tickets-JH1R3P. Anyone who would like to donate more, please use the donate option when you check out, thank you.
For further details about the evening and Southampton Mental Health Network, please visit www.SMHN.org.uk.
