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World Pooh Sticks Championships takes place in Witney | World Pooh Sticks Championships takes place in Witney |
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The World Pooh Sticks Championships have been held in a new location for the first time in 32 years. | |
Inspired by AA Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh books, the world-famous event sees competitors race sticks under a bridge. | Inspired by AA Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh books, the world-famous event sees competitors race sticks under a bridge. |
This year's tournament has been staged on the River Windrush at Langel Common, near Witney, Oxfordshire. | |
The event started in Little Wittenham 32 years ago, but had to move due to "logistical problems". | The event started in Little Wittenham 32 years ago, but had to move due to "logistical problems". |
An appeal was launched to find a new venue earlier this year, after an increase in popularity meant the original spot on the Thames at Day's Lock was no longer suitable. | An appeal was launched to find a new venue earlier this year, after an increase in popularity meant the original spot on the Thames at Day's Lock was no longer suitable. |
Organisers, the Rotary Club of Oxford Spires, eventually settled on the bridge, which links Witney with Cogges Manor Farm, a filming location for ITV drama Downton Abbey. | Organisers, the Rotary Club of Oxford Spires, eventually settled on the bridge, which links Witney with Cogges Manor Farm, a filming location for ITV drama Downton Abbey. |
The farm's owners have organised a Stick Day event to coincide with the championships. | The farm's owners have organised a Stick Day event to coincide with the championships. |
Money is being raised for local and national charities as well as the RNLI. | Money is being raised for local and national charities as well as the RNLI. |
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