THEY'LL come, they'll see, they'll conker at one York pub this weekend.

The Gillygate, in Gillygate, is hosting its second open conker championship on Sunday, encouraging young and old to do battle.

Landlord Brian Furey said: “The Open Conker Championship is all about community, shared experiences and bringing people together. That, and having a bit of craic.”

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Landlord Brian Furey, pictured ahead of the 2014 competition

The junior championship - dubbed the Conkertition - starts at 2pm, with the senior championship starts at 3pm.

Each match will have a referee, standard conker rules will apply and the conkers will be supplied by the organisers.

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One of last year's matches

The winner of the senior championship will be given a place in the Conker World Championship.

Music, conk-related games and roasted chestnuts will also be available.

Entry is £1 for juniors and £3 for seniors. Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Now.

For more information, visit www.gillygateyork.com or phone 01904 654103.