Conker Championship (World)
On the second Sunday in October, teams from all over the world meet in
Ashton for this competition. The competitors play on ten white podiums
on the village green and go through rounds until the winner emerges and
is lead to the King Conker Throne and crowned with conkers (see a
previous King Conker on the right).
It started in 1965 when 4 local fishermen were sheltering in the
Chequered Skipper pub. They decided to gather some conkers from the
village green and 'string up'. Contact John Hadman +44(0)1832 272735 or
send an e-mail to him:
john.hadman@btinternet.com