Pancakes go flying for traditional dash

Lunchtime Tuesday saw Warwick Marketplace full to bursting with children and local people competing in the annual pancake races organised by the Rotary Club of Warwick. They were cheered on by over 100 children and a crowd of parents and passers-by.

Organisers were delighted to have mild bright weather to keep the tradition alive – a week later than usual due to half-term.

First off were a team of town councillors racing against members of the Safeline charity, then Warwick Castle challenged Warwick Racecourse with a group of young mums from the “Monday club” joining in. Ultimately Warwick Racecourse beat off their opposition and carried off bottles of Bucks Fizz awarded by Rotary Vice President Dick Dixon and Mayor Oliver Jacques.

As the square filled with excited children from 7 local Primary schools. Rotarian Jon Wassall then set off the first of 25 teams and the children raced up and down the square flipping pancakes as they went.

Youngsters from Year 2 at Newburgh Primary were on good form and after winning 2 of the heats finally won the match. In the Year 6 races Coten End Primary youngsters prevailed and won the trophy this year.

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Rotary Vice President Dick Dixon and Warwick Mayor Councillor Oliver Jacques presented prizes to the winning teams. Winners all received “Goody bags” donated by Tesco including Pancake ingredients to take home and make their own.

Rotary Vice President Dick Dixon said “we were delighted that the day turned out so well, it was really buzzing with so much energy from all the children. This is one of the events we arrange for the local community, and we are delighted that local businesses have joined in”.

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