Shrove Tuesday brings pancake fun to Dursley

People took to the streets of Dursley to participate in this year's pancake day race.

Author: Rachael WhitePublished 13th Feb 2024
Last updated 13th Feb 2024

Racers met at Parsonage Street at midday for the annual tradition. And the wet weather did not put off the competitors who were looking for a flipping good time.

Fancy dress was encouraged and two unicorns who represented Dursley Pride were awarded the trophy for the best fancy dress costume.

Unicorns

Jamil Foster won the race, with Neil Malpass a close second.

Neil Malpass

Due to Pancake Day coinciding with the school holiday a Children's Race was held and was won by Betsy Bailey. All entrants received a special pancake race medal for taking part.

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