Events & Entertainment, Wimborne | Posted on March 10th, 2025 | return to news
Huge turnout for Wimborne Minster Pancake Race
After four years of having to take place inside the Minster due to bad weather, this year’s pancake race was held outside in bright sunshine.
After four years of the event having to take place inside the Minster due to bad weather, this year’s pancake race — sponsored by Dorset View and Viewpoint Magazines — was held outside in bright sunshine, with crowds of spectators filling the Minster Green on Tuesday 4 March.
The toddlers were first off as the Pancake Bell was tolled. Winner: Edith Crabb with a prize of £5.
Next up were four runners from Wimborne First School, and the winner was Angus Craig who received £20 for his school donated by Jeremy of Hearnes.
The middle school winner was Ryan Tope from St Michaels, who received £20 for his school donated by Dan from The Card Gallery.
The final of the schools’ section included participants from Beaucroft Foundation School and Innovate Dorset, with the winner being Will Parrish who received £20 donated by Maurice from Piccolo Mondo.
The winner of the wheelchair race was Christopher Rolfe pushed by Daniel Bennett, and they received a large sack of wild bird food donated by the Wimborne Pet Centre.
There were 23 competitors in the adults’ section. After a number of heats, Daniel Bennett became the Wimborne Minster Pancake Champion 2025.
He received a prize from Dorset View News Editor Marilyn Barber, which he retains, and the John Loader Memorial Trophy from Kathy and Martyn Curtler, which he holds for a year.
The event was co-ordinated by Anthony Oliver. A collection taken for Minster Funds raised £227.39.
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