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The 5:05 Christmas Quiz
Thursday 10 December, from 5:05pmParadise, Lichfield. Free to come, teams of around 6.
- Christmas quiz
- Food and drink
- Prizes
- Networking
Young professionals networkingHosted by Ansons Law
The5:05
A relaxed after-work meet-up for young professionals in Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Mere Green. Easy conversations, friendly faces and a simple way to grow your local network.
- No name badges
- No forced introductions
- Free to come
Your hosts: Amy, Emma and Poppy from the Ansons team
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What is the 5:05?
Networking, without the awkward bit
Networking events have a reputation. The 5:05 is our attempt at the opposite: good company, easy conversation and people at the same stage of their career as you.
"A simple way to grow your local network."How the Ansons team who run it describe it
5:05
Straight from work
We start at 5:05pm, so you can come as you are and still have your evening.
People at your stage
Meet other young professionals from businesses across the area.
Easy conversations
No talks to sit through and no sales pitch. Just time to meet people.
A different venue each time
Four times a year, in Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Mere Green.
Past 5:05s
Where we have been
Each one a little different. Here is the last year.
- December 2025
Christmas Quiz
The Four Oaks, Mere Green. Eight teams, nine rounds and a raffle that raised more than £350 for Kids Village.
5 March 2026Spring Social
Renato Lounge, Mere Green, on the upstairs mezzanine.
11 June 2026Summer Social
Brewhouse and Kitchen, Lichfield, out on the terrace.
3 September 2026September Social
Ego at the Fox and Dogs, Sutton Coldfield. Around 30 people.
The 5:05 year:
- March
- June
- September
- December
Who is the 5:05 for?
Young professionals in and around Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Mere Green, whatever your line of work.
Does it cost anything?
No. The 5:05 is free to come to, including the Christmas Quiz.
How big are quiz teams?
Around 6, but it is not a hard rule. Come with friends or colleagues, or come on your own and we will make sure you have a team on the night, with someone from Ansons in every team.
Do we need a team name?
Only if you want the bonus point. There is an extra point for the best team name, judged on the night.
Do I need to know anyone?
No. Plenty of people come on their own. The Ansons team will say hello and introduce you around if you would like them to.
How often does it run?
Four times a year, usually in March, June, September and December, at a different venue each time.
Why 5:05?
Because it starts at 5:05pm. Late enough to finish your day, early enough to still have your evening.
Is it a sales event?
No. There are no presentations and nobody will pitch to you. It is a chance to meet people.