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Stories, memories, and monthly challenges from the finest tossers in Britain.
Community Stories
Real tales from real tossers. No fiction needed — you couldn't make this stuff up.
The Great Whitby Skim-Off of 2025
Bernard, 71, Whitby
It was a blustery October morning when 40 of us lined up on Whitby beach for the annual skim-off. The wind was against us, the sea was choppy, and somehow my dog had found his way onto the scoring table. Despite all odds, Margaret managed 14 skips with a piece of Yorkshire slate she'd been "saving for a special occasion." Bernard came second with 12, though he insists the wind stole at least 3 more skips from him.
Why I Joined at 82
Doris, 82, Bath
My grandson showed me the website and said "Nan, you'd love this." He was right. I'd been skimming stones since VE Day celebrations when I was a little girl. At 82, I thought my tossing days were behind me. But here I am, three meetups in, with a personal best of 9 skips and more friends than I've had in years. Age is just a number — a high one, in my case.
The Stone That Changed My Life
Graham, 67, Brighton
I was going through a rough patch after retirement. Felt a bit lost, honestly. Then I saw a poster for Old Tossers at the Brighton seafront. I went along thinking I'd just watch, but within five minutes I was knee-deep in pebbles and laughing harder than I had in months. That was two years ago. I've been to 23 meetups since.
Fish, Chips, and 16 Skips
Pat & Alan, 69 & 72, Scarborough
We're a husband-and-wife team. Alan's competitive about everything, so when I beat his skip count he went very quiet for about an hour. Then he bought me fish and chips as a peace offering and we agreed to never discuss the incident again. We're both on 16 now. The rivalry continues.
Nostalgia Corner
Remember when…? Share your favourite memories from decades gone by.
The 1960s
- •Saturday morning pictures at the cinema
- •The Beatles on the wireless
- •Proper fish and chips in newspaper
- •Playing conkers till dark
- •Penny sweets from the corner shop
The 1970s
- •Power cuts and candle-lit suppers
- •Flared trousers and platform shoes
- •Top of the Pops every Thursday
- •Chopper bikes and Spangles
- •Blackpool illuminations by coach
The 1980s
- •Walkmans and mix tapes
- •Mr Whippy ice cream vans
- •Bank Holiday car boot sales
- •Dallas and Dynasty marathons
- •Package holidays to Benidorm
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Monthly Challenge
July 2026 Challenge
The Sunset Skim
Skim a stone during golden hour and capture the moment on camera. Best photo wins bragging rights and the title of July's Top Tosser.
Deadline: 31st July 2026