Angmering braced for conker competition madness

Autumn’s annual SCOTCH conker competition will be held at the Spotted Cow, in High Street, from 1.30pm.

The event is for teams of three and is run on a knockout basis with all first-round losers eligible to play in The Plate Competition.

Trophies and prizes are awarded the first three teams in the main draw.

Other prizes on offer include awards for the most outstanding player and the best dressed.

All conkers and string are provided by the organisers.

The entry fee is £10 per team with registration from 1pm.

The minimum age is eight but there is no maximum age, with organisers claiming the oldest player to have taken part was ‘98-years-young’.

There will also be a barbecue, raffle, a draw for a magnum of champagne, and live music from Peter Ridge, at 4.30pm.

Event proceeds will again go to Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice.

The competition began in 1980.

This is its 21st consecutive year at the Spotted Cow.

For more details see at here or call 01903 770142.