Where: On the River Thames at Days Lock, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire
What is it?
As Winnie the Pooh fans will know, Pooh and his friends enjoyed a game of Pooh Sticks on the river as described in AA Milne’s much loved books. The World Pooh Sticks Championships started when a lock keeper noticed walkers recreating Pooh’s pastime on the River Thames. He hit on the idea that this would be an excellent way of raising money for his favourite charity, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
On 25 March 2012, heats and finals will be held to determine the Individual World Champion and the Team World Champions. Once again it will be organised by the Rotary Club of Oxford Spires with help from the Rotary Club of Sinodun and other local Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Members of the village will provide teas and cakes outside the parish church, Sinodun Rotary Club will be firing up the bbq and there will be plenty of other activities as well as the main event of Pooh Sticks on both bridges across the Thames.
The World Pooh Sticks Championships is a unique day out, suitable for all ages. Monies raised at the event go to the RNLI, Little Wittenham Church and charities supported by the Rotary Clubs of Oxford Spires and Sinodun so you can feel good about it too.
More info: www.pooh-sticks.com