Pancake Race
From Lacey Green History
The annual Pancake Race organised by The Womens Institute, was instigated by Mollie Hickman (click Frank & Mollie Hickman for more about Mollie)
February 1975. From the Bucks Free Press. Mary, 70, Showed The Way
A 70-year-old woman tossed her way to victory against others young enough to be her daughters when she won a pancake race in Lacey Green on Tuesday.
Mrs Mary Adams of Portobello Cottage no 2, Lacey Green was given a small start on the other 15 competitors because of her age. She ran about three-quarters of the half-mile course from The Whip to the Village Hall.
Her pan was a small brass one which she usually keeps for decoration. She used it last year when she came second in the race. "I always try to keep myself fit" she said "I do a lot of gardening and decorating".
The race was organised by Loosley Row and Lacey Green Womens Institute and open to Institute members from other villages in the district. Referee and starter was Rev. Bernard Houghton, vicar of the parish. Photo Ready at the start. right Mary Adams.
Hallmark February 1977. For more about those in the line up, (photo on the left) click Rees & June Wheale, Jack & Marion Dell, Michael & Jeanette Perrin, Edwin & Daphne Williams, Michael & Pam Dell and Frank & Mollie Hickman for June, Marion, Jeanette, Daphne, Pam and Mollie.
Hallmark February 1980. The Great Pancake Day Race - an enormous success with the children also competing, with the following results:.
Adults. 1st Jill Munday, 2nd Anne Ashford, 3rd Gemma Gemma Workhope. Children 1st Elizabeth Turner, 2nd Simon Williams, 3rd Samantha Stokes. Our vote of thanks must go our worthy cooks who produced over 200 pancakes plus coffee and orange drinks in the Vilage Hall, also to the youngsters who helped with the washing up. Our sincere apologies for anyon who did not recieve their pancake, but the attendance was far beyond our expectations and we thank you all for supporting us.
Hallmark February 1983. reported by Mrs Barbara J Edwards for the W.I. The Pancake Race on Tuesday February 15th will take a new route this year, avoidng the Main Road. Pancakes, coffee and soft drinks will be served in the Village Hall after the race and there will be a raffle and a Bring and Buy Stall.
Hallmark February 1984. reported by Mrs Lennard for the W.I. The Annual Pancake Race is on 6th March. This year the venue is the Sports Club and the race starting at 10.30 a.m. is from Kiln Lane to the Bus stop outside the school. We welcome all runners, please bring your own frying pans, pancakes will be provided. After the race coffee and pancakes and a raffle in the Sports Club Pavilion.
Hallmark April 1985. report by Mrs L E Lennard.
"February 19th: Pancake Dy once again and the weather has improved. With the children being on holiday the turnout was excellent. Brigadier Spurry from Horses' Home started the race which was run in three sections. Adults, teenagers and under 12s, the latter running from Kiln Lane only, all others from Stocken Farm. The winners were: Adult - Mrs Atkinson, High Wycombe. Teenager - Pamela Reed. Under 12 - Mathew Peers.
The Brigadier presented the prizes and Mrs Atkinson will hold the frying pan for one year. All the children were given a lollypop in the Village Hall and the coffee and pancakes did an excellent business. Our thanks to the police for keeping the road open.