The annual Pancake Flipathon was held in Huntingdon this morning (February 13), despite some heavy downpours 

Huntingdon Town Council hosted the event which saw mayors, councillors and residents and local school children flipping pancakes on the town's Market Square.

Each year, what has become known as the 'Chain Gang', which is the mayors from the district's market towns kick-start the event by competing in their a 'flipathon', but this year the line-up was a bit depleted.

This year's winner was a trio made up of a mayor, deputy mayor and deputy mayoress.

The Hunts Post: The Mayor and Deputy Mayor's made their way round the Square as a trio. (Image: Ken Challenger)The Mayor and Deputy Mayor's made their way round the Square as a trio. (Image: Ken Challenger) (Image: Ken Challenger)

Councillor Karl Brockett, Deputy Mayor of Huntingdon, Julie Brockett, Deputy Mayoress of Huntingdon, and Councillor Alan Hooker, Mayor of Godmanchester, all crossed the finish line together.

The Hunts Post: The 'Chain Gang' winners all held the Golden Pan. (Image: Ken Challenger)The 'Chain Gang' winners all held the Golden Pan. (Image: Ken Challenger) (Image: Ken Challenger)

Children from Stukeley Meadows Primary School and Spring Common Academy also took part in the Flipathon.

The Hunts Post: Children from Spring Common Academy had a great time at the Flipathon. (Image: Ken Challenger)Children from Spring Common Academy had a great time at the Flipathon. (Image: Ken Challenger) (Image: Ken Challenger)

Teams from the East Anglia Children's Hospice (EACH) and British Hart Foundation (BHF) charity shops took part in a Retail Relay race too.

The winners of the Retail Relay were My Dentist, and the Huntingdon & Peterborough Federation of WI.

However, the loudest cheer from the spectators was for the Red Crayon, representing WH Smith.

The winners were awarded with medals, while everyone who participated received a chocolate egg.

There were a few soggy pancakes on the rainy cobbles of Huntingdon Market Square, but everyone that took part in the Flipathon made it round.

It was a very rainy day in Huntingdon for flipping pancakes, but that didn't stop everyone having plenty of fun.

The Hunts Post: Small groups of Stukeley Meadows Primary School children also took part. (Image: Ken Challenger)Small groups of Stukeley Meadows Primary School children also took part. (Image: Ken Challenger) (Image: Ken Challenger)

Deputy Mayor of Huntingdon Cllr Karl Brockett said:  “I’m delighted that everyone was able to enjoy today’s flipathon, despite the weather.

"Our thanks to Tesco Huntingdon Extra for providing the pancakes for flipping and the chocolate eggs.

"I want to thank everyone who attended and cheered in the pouring rain.

"It’s a great community atmosphere and I want to congratulate all who took part.”

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