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Monday, 13th October, 2003
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Brian Stewart and Debbie Oates are crowned 2003 champions The tiny Northants village of Aston held 38th annual World Conker Championships on Sunday, 12th October.

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Local competitor, Brian Stewart from Corby took the men's title, while Debbie Oates from Walthamstow claimed the woman's title.

Over 350 competitors took part in and an audience of around 5,000 turned out to watch.

BBC News has the full story >>

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Our photographers were there throughout the day to soak up the atmosphere and report back on events.

Image of 2003 champion, Brian Stwart

The (camera) trigger fingers were doing overtime to produce content for our gallery.

You can see the results of the day's events by browsing through our three pages of pictures.

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Were you at the championships? Would you like to comment on the day's events? Use the form below to submit a comment or just read others' thoughts.

Kittaged 12
i went to the conkers-it was great

bart wren
sweet win man!

ellie
that so guy m8 u think peeps like that kind of stuff

Shelley Oates & Toni Roberts
Wish i had been there to see Debbie in action but seen the pictures and the footage on tv. Congratulations Debbie. Keep Conkering Sis!!

Danny Baker
I was at the conkerfest and would like to wish Debbie Oates all the congratulations in the world, she was truly magnificent and displayed some cracking conker skills. I have still not managed to get past the 1st round in 3 attempts but aim to be king conker next year!!!!


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