JULIETTE RECEIVES FIRST GOLDEN CONKER

Juliette Warren GC has become the first recipient of the Golden Conker, the highest honour in the world of conkers. Juliette, one of the founding members of Conker Cup, has also won the Conker Cup itself twice.

A native of England, Juliette was educated at a school, and it was during this time that she first showed an interest in the game of conkers. Although no records remain of her performance during these formative years, it is thought that she would have shown early signs of being a great nut swinger.

Juliette first became involved with Conker Cup in 2016, when she, among others, envisaged a time when conkers would take its place as a major national sport, not only for children but for adults too. Since then, she has campaigned relentlessly and worked behind the scenes to ensure the successful running of every Conker Cup to date.

Leanne, a 2019 Conker Cup contender, said of Juliette: “As a newbie to the Conker Cup I was very nervous. Juliette made me feel very relaxed and showed me the ropes, or should I say laces.”

Maddy, one of Juliette’s closest friends, added: “She takes nut sports very seriously; her dedication to conkers is unrivalled. No one works harder to ensure that their conkers are the talk of the town.”

The Conker Federation issued the following statement: “This really was an easy decision. There is no one more deserving of the very first Golden Conker. Juliette was an outstanding champion in 2017 and 2018, and has continued to work her conkers off for nut sports.”

The Golden Conker was presented to Juliette at a secret “garden centre” breakfast ceremony, for which she and her husband paid. Despite the secrecy, the iconic golden conker statuette drew attention to the event, with at least two people looking over at various points during proceedings.

Congratulations, Juliette Warren GC.