Brains behind the businesses

WINNERS from Ryder and Dutton: l-r Lee Whitehead, Vicky Hindle and Richard Powell

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A RECORD number of teams entered this year's Oldham Corporate Quiz, organised by the Oldham Business Awards.

Thirty-four teams from a variety of business sectors attended the fun night at the White Hart in Lydgate.

The event was sponsored by Santander and Oldham College, and all proceeds from tickets and a raffle went to Dr Kershaw*s Hospice.

Estate agents Ryder & Dutton were the winners and the Corporate Quiz trophy was handed to the firm*s Richard Powell, Vicky Hindle and Lee Whitehead.

Construction firm Willmott Dixon and Yorkshire Bank came closely behind in joint-second place, followed by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers.

Former Oldham Chronicle business editor Martyn Torr was quiz-master and engaged in plenty of banter with the teams.

Steve Kilroy, from BAE Systems and chairman of the Oldham Business Awards steering group, welcomed guests.

The 2016 awards will be held in May at the Queen Elizabeth Hall but the deadline for nominations is Friday, December 11, 2015. Visit the official website oldhambusinessawards.co.uk