07-11-2012, 01:43 PM
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Re: conkers
Originally Posted by Janela
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I read today that in Northumberland, the annual Conker Championship is resorting to 'sprout splatting' - because there are so few conkers around, after our wet summer
An organiser said, "the sprouts are useless because bits fall off them!"
There's a surprise
Not quite the same as Conkers are they. I noticed there weren't many Conkers around as well. Same with Blackberries, Wild apples & other wild fruit. 
I usually pick loads when I'm out walking but only got a few Blackberries this year.
Jamie's school is one of those who have banned conkers....
07-11-2012, 05:21 PM
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Re: conkers
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there is a reason why there are so few conkers & it is because Britain's horse chestnuts are being attacked by a virulent disease, and half the population could already be affected.extract GUARDIAN
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"Scientists have been observing the disease for a few years now, but a study published today by Forest Research, the Forestry Commission's research arm, reveals the extent to which it has taken hold. Based on months of detailed fieldwork, the report's findings show that almost 50% of the UK's horse chestnut trees could have bleeding canker. In some regions the problem appears especially grave, particularly the south-east, where 76% of the sample trees showed signs of the disease."
07-11-2012, 05:56 PM
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Re: conkers
Bye jove Jem would they dare to come to Ireland with you on duty in the parks!I am concerned about the conker shortage as a few in each room keeps the spiders away.Also had a thought that do you think that things that give us pleasure are being removed by order!You and I will have to have a word in Gods ear I think.
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