Alcester Court Leet Pancake Races March 8th 2011

Alcester Pancake Races were held on March 8th 2011 and started at 12:20 with a special race that included Ben and Louisa from Touch FM radio. They ran all the way up the High Street from the Post Office to the Church tossing their pancakes. This required special skill as the pancakes tended to blow away. Ben and Louisa then reported on the races live on air. There were prizes of Easter eggs for the winners with lollipops for the runners up even if they dropped their pancakes or pan. Some races had prizes of cash with the winning pub getting the trophy tankard.

 

 

The crowds gather in anticipation	The first race
The Alcester Olympic Team	Get ready...
They're off but they must toss at each tape	Well done Ben and Louisa!
Crowds watch in the sunshine as the Town Crier commentates on the races	Parent and toddler race start
Toddler race finish	and another
The sponsor presents a winning certificate	Junior girls race finish
The High and Low Bailiff present the egg prize and a certificate	More Junior girls race
The High and Low Bailiff present the egg prize and a certificate	Junior boys race
Another junior boys race	and another
Ladies over 18 race	The Alcester Grammar School Team
Mens over 18 race	tossing a pancake
The winners	The girls from St benedicts with their cup