Category Archives: Athletics Club

Sunday Family Funday

The village Pre-School will be hosting a Family Funday at the Athletics Club at Bodkins on Sunday 17th July between 2pm and 5pm. There will be a barbecue, cakes, games, music and face painting.  Lots of fun for all the … Continue reading

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Jubilee Roundup

It was a busy weekend in the village with a fantastic range of events to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: the Fun Dog Event at The Plough Inn on Friday afternoon; the Family Sports Day at Bodkins on Saturday afternoon; … Continue reading

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Update

Here is your guide to everything that will be going on over the bank holiday weekend.  It is hoped that everyone will be able to join in the activities planned, making it a memorable and fun village celebration. All events … Continue reading

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Athletics Club News

A new management team is in place at Long Wittenham Athletics Club as it prepares for a new season in the North Berks League.  A new secretary has been appointed and the club plans to step up social activities to … Continue reading

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Rounders Tournament

Nine teams entered this year’s annual Rounders Tournament organised by Long Wittenham Athletics Club at Bodkins last Saturday.  The winners, by a close shave, were Robs Ringers from Didcot.  One of the other teams was a group of PE teachers … Continue reading

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Athletics Club Events

Long Wittenham Athletics Club is looking forward to the Summer and the easing of Covid restrictions with several events planned for the village at Bodkins Field. On 1st May there will be a nine-a-side football tournament with a beer and … Continue reading

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Athletics Club Plans

Long Wittenham Athletics Club has outlined ambitious plans for future developments on Bodkin’s Field, including an expansion of the existing clubhouse and long-term plans for tennis courts and adult exercise equipment. The club wants to enlarge the club house with … Continue reading

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Big Picnic Lunch Success

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

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

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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