Category Archives: Athletics Club

Big Picnic Lunch Success

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Admin

A huge thank you to the organisers of the inaugural Long Wittenham Big Picnic Lunch which took place at Bodkins Field yesterday afternoon.  A good turn out of approximately one hundred and fifty villagers and fine weather made it a … Continue reading →

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Big Picnic Lunch – 30th June

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Admin

All residents should have received a flyer (see below) for The Wittenhams’ Big Picnic Lunch to be held on Sunday 30th June at Bodkins.  It is being jointly coordinated by the WI and Long Wittenham Athletic Club. It stems from … Continue reading →

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New Hedge for Bodkin’s

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Admin

Residents may have noticed that the hedge along the front of Bodkin’s Field on Northfield Lane has undergone substantial work.  Parish Councillor Steve Brown explains what’s been done: “Following the very successful upgrade of the play equipment at Bodkins Field, … Continue reading →

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Councils Aid Athletics Club

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Admin

Long Wittenham Athletics Club has been given a financial boost from local councils towards the cost of a new boiler and hot water system which have broken down. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and Long Wittenham … Continue reading →

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Big Lunch Update

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Admin

Members of village groups attended a meeting on Monday 26th November at the Athletics Club to plan for the village Big Lunch which is lined up for Sunday 30th June next year on Bodkin’s Field. The Wittenham Big Lunch will … Continue reading →

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Bodkin’s Field History Discovered

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Admin

When the Athletic Club’s Life-Vice-President Bill Symonds decided it was time to clear out his garden shed, little did he realise his efforts would unearth a trip down memory lane for himself, the club and Long Wittenham. Bill discovered a … Continue reading →

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Village Big Lunch

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Admin

Planning is underway for a Long Wittenham “Big Lunch” to celebrate the community and the 100th birthday of the Womens’ Institute in Oxfordshire.  The Wittenham branch of the WI was formed 70 years ago. On Monday 26th November at 7.30pm … Continue reading →

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Long Wittenham Running Group

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Admin

There are plans afoot to start an informal running group in Long Wittenham. Whether you can plod, do 5Ks, 10Ks or marathons you are invited to come along to the group, which hopefully will meet every Wednesday evening.  The main … Continue reading →

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Athletics Club Stalwart Steps Down

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Admin

It’s all change at Long Wittenham Athletics Club.  Long serving president Bill Symonds has stepped down after fifteen years in the role and has been replaced by former chairman Derek Meadham.  His position has been taken over by Ian Burton.  … Continue reading →

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Charity Treasure Hunt

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Admin

Come along to the Treasure Hunt in aid of Beagle Welfare on 20th May at The Athletics Club, Bodkins Field, OX14 4QW from 10:30am. The Treasure Hunt is a walkies of about 3 miles, with clues to solve along the … Continue reading →

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