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Swaffham pancake race sees schools compete for coveted frying pan trophy




It was pancakes at dawn for three schools who competed in a special race in Swaffham on Tuesday.

Organised by the Swaffham and District Lions club, the inter-school event took place at Campinglands Park.

Teams from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham CE Primary Academy and the Nicholas Hammond Academy got involved in the fun.

Pancake race organised by Swaffham and District Lions Club. Pictured David Metcalfe, Peter Young, Shelia Lewis, George Figura, Adrian Adcock, John Collins
Pancake race organised by Swaffham and District Lions Club. Pictured David Metcalfe, Peter Young, Shelia Lewis, George Figura, Adrian Adcock, John Collins

John Collions from Swaffham Lions said: "We have run this event for many years but this year was the first time that Campinglands was the venue.

"The event was run as a series of relay races and the children had to flip their pancake at least once during their run.

"The magnificent engraved frying pan trophy was won by the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, which will be displayed in their trophy cabinet alongside the previous five winning trophies.

Swaffham Primary School team take part in the pancake race
Swaffham Primary School team take part in the pancake race

"The children and organisers thoroughly enjoyed the event and plans are in hand to repeat it next year."

Syreeta Rice, deputy head teacher at Swaffham CE Primary Academy, said: "Our Year Fives showcased how we shine at Swaffham Primary Academy when they took part in the Lions' wonderful community spirited pancake race.

"A fantastic time was had by all and we can't wait for next year."

Pictured Sacred Heart School 's pancake team
Pictured Sacred Heart School 's pancake team
Nicholas Hammond School took part in the fun
Nicholas Hammond School took part in the fun
And they're off...
And they're off...
The pancake race was a fun event
The pancake race was a fun event
Different schools took part
Different schools took part
A pupil takes part
A pupil takes part
A pupil concentrates on the race
A pupil concentrates on the race
The event was organised by the Swaffham Lions Club
The event was organised by the Swaffham Lions Club
Pupils enjoy the activities
Pupils enjoy the activities
Enjoying the race
Enjoying the race
Pans at the ready...
Pans at the ready...
It was smiles all round
It was smiles all round
Sacred Heart School were winners
Sacred Heart School were winners
Sacred Heart School celebrate after the pancake race
Sacred Heart School celebrate after the pancake race
The winning award
The winning award
Pancakes at dawn...
Pancakes at dawn...
David Metcalfe, Peter Young, Shelia Lewis, George Figura, Adrian Adcock, John Collins
David Metcalfe, Peter Young, Shelia Lewis, George Figura, Adrian Adcock, John Collins

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