Winner of the under 5's competition Sirius Cundy aged 3, pictured with Conkermeister and MC Paul Maskell, and Anne Fairweather, deputy chair of the Heath management committee. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
The 17th annual Hampstead Heath Conker Championships drew in the crowds young and old alike.
The youngest winner of the day was three-year-old Sirius Cundy who triumphed in the under-fives category. George Boettcher, seven, won his group while Alfie Scrimgeour was crowned winner in the eight-to-13 age range.
In the adult section, Edward Dyson beat his opponent in the final to be declared victorious.
All winners were given a golden conker as a prize.
Winner of the 5-7 competition George Boettcher (7) with runner up Trey (7), pictured with Conkermeister and MC Paul Maskell, and Anne Fairweather, deputy chair of the Heath management committee. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Paul Maskell, the City of London Corporation’s leisure and events manager and “Conkermeister” for the day, said: “The championship was a brilliant family day out supported by more than 450 members of the public.
“It was a great atmosphere and we were very pleased with such a diverse turnout, with people of all ages taking part.”
8-13 heats Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Conkermeister and event umpire, Paul Maskell. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Winner of the Adult Competition Edward Dyson, pictured with Conkermeister and MC Paul Maskell, and Anne Fairweather, deputy chair of the Heath management committee. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Winner of the Adult competition Edward Dyson celebrates his victory with his Golden Conker. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Winner of the 8-13s competition Alfie Scrimgeour (10) aims a winning strike at Max Appleby's conker in the finals. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
8-13 years final between Max Appleby (9) and eventual winner Alfie Scrimgeour (10) at Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
8-13 heats. Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Supporters cheer on the champions. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Adult heats. Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Special guests, Mad Dog Bites provided the live sounds. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Preparing to fight it out for the aged 5-7 title, finalists Trey and eventual winner George, both aged 7. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
8-13 heats. Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Serious faces during the adult heats Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
Hampstead Heath Conker Champoinships. Contestants Jacqueline White and Rebecca Skinner hone their technique before the heats. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
5-7s heats. Hampstead Heath Conker Championships. Picture: Polly Hancock (Image: Archant)
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