Charity Reading Pancake Race to Take Place in Town

Reading’s hugely popular annual charity pancake race is to take place in the town on February 16th.

The event is organised by Reading Borough Council in partnership with the Reading Chronicle and is supported by Reading 107FM, John Lewis, Peter Green, The Oracle and the Bina Tandoori in Caversham.

Teams of four, from businesses and organisations in the town, are signing up to secure their place in this year’s Reading race.

Teams will be under starter’s orders from 12.30pm ready for the relay pancake-tossing race along Broad Street.

Proceeds from the Reading event will go towards this year’s chosen charity, Sue Ryder Care.

Companies which have already signed up to be in the race, doing their bit for charity, include Abbey Windows, Clas Ohlson, Oracle Corporation, Curves and Castle Vets.

Councillor Fred Pugh, Mayor of Reading, will kick off the proceedings by leading the procession of teams from the Civic Centre to Broad Street shortly after midday.

Graeme Hoskin, Lead Councillor for Reading Culture and Sport, said: "The pancake race is one of my favourite events of they year. It’s great fun as well as raising money for charity."

John Lewis will be providing the vital ingredient – pancakes. The winning team will get their hands on The Oracle Shield and will, able to celebrate in style with a meal for four at The Bina Tandoori.

The team who race in the best fancy dress will win £500 worth of Peter Green vouchers to share amongst them.

Reading Borough Council