THE All England Open Stone Skimming Championships will be taking place at Fell Foot Park, on Windermere, on Saturday, and will feature some of the world's top throwers.

This year, the event will welcome Ron Long, defending champion and Swiss Open champion, Tim Wright, who is the Welsh champion, Paul Crabtree, European champion and the 2013 All England Stone Skimming Champion, Kevin Waltham.

Organised by the South Cumbria Rivers Trust, the event starts at 11am with entry £3 for adults and £1 for a child.