Flippin' fantastic news to kick off your morning! East Cheshire NHS Charity's annual pancake race returns to Macclesfield for 2024

The annual Macclesfield Pancake Race is back for 2024!

Teams from businesses, clubs and organisations across East Cheshire are invited to flip their way to victory and raise money for East Cheshire NHS Charity – your local NHS charity based in Macclesfield Hospital.

The Shrove Tuesday event, which this year falls on February 13, hopes to raise thousands of pounds for the good cause.

The Wizard of Oz (ounces) - a competitor balances the cooked flour, egg and milk breakfast item on Market Place. (Image - East Cheshire NHS Charity)

This year is the ten-year anniversary of the race, but it is not the tenth edition, as last year's race was the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

The event will be hosted by ITV Granada Reports' funny man Paul Crone and will see competitors sprinting up and down Mill Street while tossing pancakes in frying pans.

Paul, who hosted the return of the event last year said: "I was delighted to compere the return of the pancake race last year. It was a terrific atmosphere and certainly provided many funny moments.

"I want to encourage as many of you to take part in this year's bigger and better event and raise important funds for your local NHS charity."

The event began in 2014, pictured are competitors from 2019's fundraising event. (Image - East Cheshire NHS Charity)

Registration is £30 for a team of four people and multiple teams per organisation are allowed (and encouraged).

Lily Preston, East Cheshire NHS Charity Fundraising Manager, said: "The pancake race is a brilliant community event which brings local businesses and organisations together to raise vital funds for our incredible healthcare services.

"The event made a fantastic return last year after three years and we're planning to make this year's event bigger and better than ever, so we want as many local businesses and organisations as possible to enter and we're hoping for a good crowd to turn out and spectate on the day."

There will be lots of prizes up for offer, including an award for the best fancy dress. whilst local radio station Silk FM will be on hand to keep the crowds entertained. To register a team please fill out an online form here or for more information, please email [email protected].

Macclesfield Hospital of Victoria Road. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

The figure raised last year has not been disclosed, but the edition before that raised £650.

Once again, Macclesfield companies, charities and other groups can register HERE.