Photos by Shannen Lythgoe
Hundreds of people turned out this morning (February 17) for the traditional Westgate-on-Sea Pancake Races.
Children aged from two to their teens took part in the fun races up and down Station Road.
The road was lined with onlookers cheering them along and plenty of dogs looking for an opportune pancake drop while out on their morning walk!
As well as the youngsters, there were adults, local businesses, community groups and town councillors, operatives and staff hoping to batter the competition in the races.
The finish line was manned by Councillors Mike Livesey and David Wallin along with Vic and Brandon from the operatives team. Cllr Donna Carr did a sterling job keeping the children supplied with pans and pancakes, while Cllrs David Donaldson and Clive Veck were enthusiastic supporters.
Special highlights included the Westgate-on-Sea skate park crew on wheels and a dress up race with a giant dinosaur, wizard, unicorn, dragon and Grinch.
Westgate Town Council said: “Thank you to everybody who came along to cheer and keep this historic tradition alive in our wonderful town, and a special thank you to our excellent Town Clerk Nabila and Administration Officer and event planner Ana for organising such a great morning.”
Wonderful.
Station Rd. has a certain je ne Sais quoi.
hundreds ? i must have been looking at the wrong pictures
If you can’t say something nice don’t bother.