The event all started when lock keeper Lynn David (a keen RNLI supporter) noticed walkers throwing sticks in the river and rushing to the other side of the bridge to see whose stick emerged first. They were, of course, imitating the game created and made famous by Pooh Bear and his friends.
This gave Lynn the idea of creating an event to raise funds for the RNLI.The annual event prospered until Lynn's retirement more than 10 years ago when, as the result of an appeal, the Rotary Club of Sinodun accepted the challenge of organising the event. This was particularly appropriate as the Club was named after the Sinodun Hills - also known as the "Wittenham Clumps" - which overlook Days Lock.
