as the event was popular locally and demonstrated quirky English nature to a worldwide audience. The organisers announced in January 2015 that they had decided that the Little Wittenham site was no longer suitable, citing increasing logistical difficulties as the event had become more popular and the use of the land had changed. In June the World Championships were held at their new home, one of the cycle-track bridges over the River Windrush on Langel Common, near the Cogges Manor Farm Museum in Witney, Oxfordshire. This new location retained a rural atmosphere but is a few minutes' walk from Witney town centre with its convenient public transport links to Oxford. Car parking is also much closer than at the original venue, a factor that influenced the choice of venue. For the first year at the new location, the organizers decided not to hold the 2015 team games, but team games were restored in 2016. The move to the new venue also allowed the event to move to June when the weather is likely to be better. The event continued to be held on Langel Common, Witney until 2018. The Rotary Club of Oxford Spires decided not to hold the 2019 event due to resourcing issues but it was hoped to run it again in 2020. This was not possible due to the Corona Virus 19 pandemic. In late 2020, the remaining members of Oxford Spires voted to hand the event over to the Rotary Club of Abingdon. Abingdon Rotary were not able to run the 2021 event due to COVID-19 restrictions and there was insufficient time to organize one in 2022. However they have already planned to run the event in May 2023, in time for its 40th anniversary, having secured a new location on the river Thames between Oxford and Abingdon. Winners The winners of both the individual and team events receive a trophy, and the second- and third-placed individuals and teams also receive a smaller trophy. Despite claims that the game involves skill more than luck, no team or individual has ever won the competition more than once. The individual competition usually involves winning three rounds of matches before receiving an entry to the final. Notable Poohsticks societies Rotary Club of Abingdon Although not a Poohsticks Society as such, the Rotary Club of Abingdon is now responsible for the World Pooh Sticks Championships held annually since 1983, first