Campaign for Real Conkers
Media Release 31st May
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Conker Campaigners back efforts to save Muswell Hill conker tree from developers
The Campaign for Real Conkers that promotes rule free conker playing has backed a residents campaign to save a Muswell Hill conker tree from being cut down by developers.
The tree in Cascade Avenue off Muswell Hill N10 in North London has a Tree Protection Order but developers claim it is unsafe. The ultimate decision rests with the local Haringey Council.
The campaigners say that once lost conker trees are not easily replaced and there is clear evidence that the tree is both well loved and used in the autumn for the key purpose of collecting conkers. Sadly this is not always the case across the country and conkers can lie uncollected.
CFRC Organiser Keith Flett said, the early evidence from tree blossom is that 2021 could be a vintage year for conkers. To lose this ancient tree in that context is entirely unacceptable
The CFRC says that conkers is one of the few sports that can be played for free. All that is required is a conker and some string.
It is opposed to championships, rules, regulations, separate teams for men and women and commercial sponsorship.
It seeks to encourage young people to play conkers. It should not be the preserve purely of those of mature years
Ham & High story
https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/muswell-hill-residents-rally-to-save-haringey-tree-8013896
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