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World Conker Championships - Sunday 12th October 2008

Published 24 September 8 9:18 AM | charlotte

The picturesque Northamptonshire village of ASHTON hosts the World Conker Championships on the second Sunday in October every year. Thousands flock to Ashton to watch this great spectacle as modern day gladiators fight for glory armed only with a nut and 12” of string. Organised by Ashton Conker Club, the competition first took place in 1965 and has grown year-on-year ever since. Nowadays, teams from all over the world meet for the competition. The competitors play on eight white podiums on the village...

Filed under: charity, world conker championship, ladies & juinior teams, ashton conker club, sunday 12th october 2008, mens, ashton, northamptonshire

Manchester Food & Drink Festival - 3rd to 13th October 2008

Published 8 September 8 9:38 AM | charlotte

This year is the 11th Manchester Food and Drink Festival which bigger and better than ever before with even more exciting events planned. Manchester will become a haven for all things delicious, with something to suit all tastes! Enjoy one-off evenings and events in all your favourite restaurants, bars and cafes as well as competitions, charity cook offs, book signings, tastings and, of course, the Gala Dinner and Awards. There are also exciting outdoor events planned for the City centre including...

Filed under: Manchester, charity, gala dinner, food & drink festival, cook off, 11th year, Albert Square, 3rd to 13th October 2008