This year’s Salisbury International Pancake Race was moved to the Salisbury Cathedral cloisters after the High Street became soaked with rain.

The annual event is organised by Salisbury Foodbank with the support of St Thomas’s Church to raise money and awareness for the thousands of local people struggling with food insecurity and essentials. 

Salisbury Journal: More children featured in this year's pancake races as Shrove Tuesday fell on half-term.

The Tuesday, February 13 event saw newcomer, Ryan Galpin, 32, take ownership of the golden frying pan. Ryan, who works for the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) moved to Amesbury in November and said the Shrove Tuesday event was the first time he had ever ran while flipping a pancake.

Maria Stevenson of the Salisbury Foodbank, who was unfortunately unable to run in fancy dress as usual while recovering from back complications, said she was pleased to see the large turnout of children with this year’s event coinciding with half-term.

MP for Salisbury John Glen said: "The Salisbury International Pancake Race today was a great way to mark Shrove Tuesday. 

"Salisbury Foodbank and St Thomas’s Church teamed up to raise awareness of poverty & food insecurity in Salisbury, while hosting a fantastic community event. Thank you to all who helped put it on."