The Big Jump aims to reconcile people with their rivers. People across Europe, nay, the world, will be jumping n at the same time, 2pm, on Sunday, July 14th to show that rivers are for life, not just for effluent discharge and casual boating.

http://www.rivernet.org/bigjump/bigjump.htm

For those who want to jump in Oxford, there may be a few people meeting to jump in the Thames at Port Meadow. Here's a map showing Walton Well Carpark and the location of the Fiddler's Island Bridge. We usually jump together from the bridge at 2pm into the weir pond (not the river) and then swim upstream and back down again afterwards.

The carpark is no longer free. If you want a free carpark, at the other end of Port Meadow, off Godstow Road in Wolvercote I believe the carpark is free - a fair in both senses walk.

Have a look at some of the lovely photos and films taken two years ago here:

Take your friends - take a picnic, have fun.

Sef

Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.