Conkers at the ready as annual championships return

Knott End and Preesall are gearing up for a night of quirky competition and charitable giving as the third annual Conker Championships return.

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Conkers, a traditional British autumn game, involves horse chestnuts threaded on a string. Players take turns swinging their conker at their opponent's, aiming to smash it first. While it may seem like child's play, tournaments are fiercely contested, with reigning champion Andy holding the trophy for the past two years.