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Home > Alternative Sport > Are you bonkers for conkers?

Are you bonkers for conkers?

By Caroline King - August 23, 2009Posted in : Alternative Sport

When: 11th October 2009

Where: Ashton, Northamptonshire

£:

What is it?

World Conker Championships 2009.  People should enter in advance armed with a nut and 12″ of string.  Get yourself along to enjoy the stalls and sideshows and help raise money for the blind and visually impaired.

More info: World Conker Championships

King Conker

Tagged With: Conker, East Midlands, Northamptonshire

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