A feast of skipping scenes but can you spot someone you know?A feast of skipping scenes but can you spot someone you know?
A feast of skipping scenes but can you spot someone you know?

It's National Skipping Day! Can we rope you in to share memories of these 10 South Tyneside skipping scenes

Jump to it! National Skipping Day is on March 25 and we want your memories of these skipping scenes in South Tyneside.
By Chris Cordner
Published 25th Mar 2022, 16:42 BST

Whether it was at St Wilfrid’s or Laygate Schools, at Temple Park Leisure Centre or Temple Park Infants, we have got proof that you are super skilled at skipping.

So join us as we travel back to 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014 and 2016.

Laygate Primary School held a sponsored skipping event in aid of the British Heart Foundation 6 years ago. Were you there?

1. Sponsored to skip in 2016

Laygate Primary School held a sponsored skipping event in aid of the British Heart Foundation 6 years ago. Were you there? Photo: Stu Norton

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A skipping competition looked like great fun at Temple Park Infants School in 2007.

2. Terrific at Temple Park Infants

A skipping competition looked like great fun at Temple Park Infants School in 2007. Photo: IB

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Pupils from feeder schools of St Wilfrid's taking part in their skipping festival at the Temple Park Centre 8 years ago. Recognise anyone?

3. A festival in 2014

Pupils from feeder schools of St Wilfrid's taking part in their skipping festival at the Temple Park Centre 8 years ago. Recognise anyone? Photo: Tim Richardson

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Head teacher Mike Dixon joined in with the skipping at Laygate School in 2006.

4. Well done sir!

Head teacher Mike Dixon joined in with the skipping at Laygate School in 2006. Photo: sg

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