Great times to be children growing up in Wanstead, where the streets are paved with conkers, ready to be harvested. Any reports of children actually playing conkers are welcome.
(Note to 2022 Wanstead Fringe organisers: Grand conker tournament?)
Wanstead children: You don’t know you’re born
My children have already brought home a bag full of conkers to play with.
I bet the ‘elf and safety brigade will say that’s a dangerous activity – but then again, so is life