Pancake race participants lined-up ready in a race which began at the Cathedral View Cafe, and finished at the Royal Oak pub today to mark the last day before Lent.
Racers earned themselves a pancake courtesy of Squid and Tonic, and a Cadbury’s Cream Egg donated by Hemingways Marketing Services.
Schoolchildren, businesses, residents, the clergy and the cathedral’s staff members look forward to the annual tradition which brings people together in the joyous occasion.
Take a look at these excited faces as they battle it out to reach the finish line.
17. Ripon Pancake Races
The Favourable Clive Mansel and Canon Matthew Pollard lead the clergy race and show their pancake flipping skills. Photo: Gerard Binks
18. Ripon Pancake Races
It was clear from all the faces that the pancake race is a wonderfully entertaining event. Photo: Gerard Binks
19. Ripon Pancake Races
Pictured: The Very Reverend John Dobson gets some practice in before the race. Photo: Gerard Binks
20. Ripon Pancake Races
Pictured: The Favourable Clive Mansel, The Very Reverend John Dobson, Mrs Sarah Lynch and Canon Matthew Pollard, ready to flip pancakes in a race against each other. Photo: Gerard Binks