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Stone Skimming Championships Return To Lake District

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The All England Open Stone Skimming Championships returns to the Lake District this month.

The annual event's being held on the 22nd of August at Fell Foot Park on the southern tip of Windermere.

The organisers - from the South Cumbria Rivers Trust, say the action will start at 11am and finish at 4pm.

Reigning men’s champion, Ron Long, who won the Swiss stone skimming championships earlier this year, will be returning to defend his title. 

This year should also see the Welsh stone skimming champion, Tim Wright, entering for the first time.

SCRT spokesperson, Julius Barratt, said: “We are delighted to have the Lakeside Hotel on board as our sponsor and are looking forward to a great day at Fell Foot Park, working in conjunction with the National Trust.  

"We hope to encourage as many people as possible to enter, so that we can raise lots of money for river conservation, to keep the South Lakes’ rivers vibrant and attractive, so that both local residents and visitors can enjoy the leisure activities and scenic beauty that they provide.”


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