The final awards of the season were decided on Tuesday September 30th. Both included either determination or suffering.
Sting of the year went to Leonie Williams for a sting to the eyebrow at the apiary.
The more skilled trophy was hard fought through multiple rounds of conkers. Different skills and approaches were seen in attempt to be crowned the conkerer.
Finally – exhausted – Simon Gniadkowski was the victor! Thanks to all who participated – a great way to round off a brilliant season.
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