Rebecca, Jiashen, Ben and James are raising money for Launchpad, a local charity working to prevent homelessness and rebuild the lives of people affected in Reading which is our local community.

What is the Pancake Race?

Launchpad's Pancake Race sees local businesses don their best fancy dress, flip pancakes in relay races down Broad Street and batter it out for the coveted frying pan trophy!

Taking place on Shrove Tuesday, 13th February 2024, this flipping egg-citing lunchtime event attracts crowds of shoppers, who egg on the teams from the sidelines from 12.30pm.

All funds raised at the Pancake Race will help fund Launchpads vital services for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home which includes supported housing, a free drop-in service for anyone in housing crisis and our work and life skills centre.

For more information about Launchpad's Pancake race, visit launchpadreading.org.uk/pancakerace

Our fancy dress is the Wizard of oz theme