Pancake race shows who’s batter than the rest - VIDEO
CHARITY racers made sure Pancake Day didn’t fall flat when they contested the borough’s annual Shrove Tuesday race today.
Crowds gathered in King Street, South Shields, for the pancake race at lunchtime yesterday, which was run to raise cash for Lymphoma Cancer Research.
Five teams, all representing local businesses, took part in the four by 100-metre relay, with each of them carrying a pancake in a frying pan.
Apart from one or two dropped pancakes, the race was keenly contested with runners being cheered-on by shoppers and passers-by.
The event – now in its 12th year – is organised by the Asda store in South Shields, in Coronation Street, and Specsavers, in King Street.
Mavis Maughan, Asda’s community life champion, said: “It has always been a fun race and everyone who took part did so in great spirit.
“There was a lovely atmosphere, and everyone on the street was getting involved and supporting the teams.
“Once again we were lucky with the weather, which is always a bonus, and makes sure that people are keen to take part.”
Gail Miles, in-store trainer at Specsavers, said the event is expected to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity, which was chosen because Sheila Clark, the mother of Specsavers’ director Brian Clark, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma cancer.
Organisers were slightly disappointed that only five teams entered – just one more than last year.
Mrs Maughan added: “There were about three or four businesses who expressed an interest, but didn’t enter. It is a charity event and hopefully we will get a few more entrants next year.”
The race was won by Morrisons supermarket. This was the first year that the store, in Ocean Road, South Shields, had entered a team.
Specsavers were second, and were followed home by Asda South Shields in third place. Asda’s Boldon store was fourth, with the Gazette team fifth.
Ross Serginson, 25, of the Morrisons team, said: “We are pleased we entered. It was a good laugh and we’ve ended up winning the trophy. Hopefully, we can be an incentive for other people to enter next year.”
A raffle is being held to boost the fundraising total, with the draw taking place on Saturday, March 3.
Tickets are available from the Specsavers in King Street, South Shields.
Designer glasses, a food hamper, and other prizes are up for grabs.
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