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Ripon Pancake Race set to return next week

Monday, 5 February 2024 05:00

Residents are set to line the streets near Ripon Cathedral next week for the city's much-loved annual Pancake Race.

Ripon Pancake Race set to return next week Ripon’s much-loved annual Pancake Race will be returning next week. The event will be held on Shrove Tuesday (13th February) during half term. Residents are set to line the streets near Ripon Cathedral before the Lenten Bell signals the start of the race at 11am. The Lenten Bell signifies the beginning of 40 days of fasting. Participants will race from the Cathedral View Cafe to the Royal Oak pub, earning themselves a pancake courtesy of Squid and Tonic and a Cadbury’s Cream Egg donated by Hemingway’s Marketing Services. [caption id="attachment_99288" align="aligncenter" width="617"] Your Harrogate's Nick Hancock and former Stray FM presenter Will Smith take part in the Ripon Pancake Race.[/caption] How to take part The Pancake Race is free to attend and open to all ages. Those wishing to take part need only to register their name with organisers at the cathedral’s forecourt, before being sorted into age groups. These start from tiny tots under 5. Businesses are also welcome to enter, with organisers suggesting teams of four. Find out more about the event here. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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