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Competitors swing into action as World Conker Championships returns

Conkers were back in swinging action as competitors flocked to Peterborough for the World Conker Championships. Over 200 people entered the competition which took place at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick – many of whom donned unique headgear and ...

13 Oct 2024 at 13:52

Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

The Men’s World Conker Champion who was accused of using a conker made of steel “achieved his title fairly”, an investigation has concluded. David Jakins, 82, who took the title on October 13 after a “fantastic” one-hit win, was at the centre of ...

21 Oct 2024 at 13:46

World Conkers Tournament probes claim men’s champion used steel chestnut

A world conkers tournament has been thrown into turmoil after its men’s champion was accused of using a conker made of steel. David Jakins, aged 82, became the Men’s World Conker Champion on Sunday after a “fantastic” one-hit win – but this led ...

15 Oct 2024 at 16:30

World Conker Championships winner ‘thrilled’ after securing victory

Competitors swing into action at World Conker Championships

The winners of the 2022 World Conker Championships have been announced, with one saying that she has waited for over 30 years to secure victory. The event at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Peterborough, on Sunday, welcomed more than 300 ...

09 Oct 2022 at 23:58

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'A load of nonsense' - World conkers tournament rocked by scandal as men’s champion found with steel nut

16 Oct 2024 at 14:34

Conker tournament introduces ‘airport-style’ security after steel conker scandal

Competitors at the World Conker Championships were subject to “airport-style” security after last year’s tournament was plagued by controversy surrounding a steel conker and cheating accusations. Some 256 people from nine different ...

12 Oct 2025 at 19:19

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