Hundreds of spectators lined Dursley’s Parsonage Street for the annual Pancake Race, organised by Dursley Town Council.
Enthusiastic racers, many in fancy dress, dashed through the town as part of the Shrove Tuesday tradition. For the first time, residents of Henlow Court took part in a wheelchair race.
Dursley Mayor, Cllr Alex Stennett, told Stroud Times: “You just have to look around – there’s a huge number of people, lots of racing, and everyone’s having fun.
“It’s exactly what we should be doing in times like this. Yeah, it’s cold, buts it’s lovely, everyone has had such a laugh, it’s just great. It’s what we want in Dursley, and more of it, please.”
Overall winner was William Curtis, who was running for Spring Villa Sports Bar and Café, who was presented with a shield by the mayor.
Falling during the half-term holiday, dozens took part in the children’s race which was won by Betsy Bailey, aged nine.
A trophy in memory of local volunteer Eileen Nichols, for the best fancy dress costume was awarded to John Hughes, dressed as a magician.
Pictures by Matt Bigwood
