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A free, fun, family-friendly event supported by Bonne Maman marks Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day in the town centre on Saturday 14 February from 12pm to 3pm, as the ‘Stacks of Love’ pancake dash comes to town. From midday, there will be themed crafts, games, Valentine’s face painting, hot and cold drinks, a crêpe stall and other sweet treats around the Boyle Cross, plus a Valentine’s-themed selfie frame for a portrait of you and your Valentine.
From 1pm, pancake dashes set off every five minutes from outside the Blue Boar up to the Boyle Cross. Participants must walk or run the 100m distance and flip their (fabric) pancake at least three times on the way, using a heart-shaped frying pan. Each pancake dash ‘wave’ is limited to six participants for space and safety, so early booking is encouraged. Local legend Cheryl Sprinkler of Mojo Moves will be sounding the klaxon and seeing each set of dashers on their way. Pancake dash finishers can claim a free crêpe from the stall on Boyle Cross, by showing their medal.
Mayor Anita Collier said “This will be a wonderful family day out – whether you’re getting crafty, getting your face painted, enjoying something sweet to eat or getting a Valentine’s portrait with your loved one, your friends and family – or your canine companion – it’s a celebration of love in all its forms! And if you don’t fancy running, you can still test your pancake flipping skills ahead of Pancake Day by seeing how many times you can flip in a minute in the games area. Thank you so much to the Frome Shed for making fabric pancakes for the dashes – easier to flip and avoiding food waste! Book your slot soon to make sure you’re in with a chance of a free crêpe to get your strength back.”
Drop in at any time from 12pm to enjoy activities and refreshments around the Boyle Cross. Book a slot for a pancake dash wave, starting from the Blue Boar between 1pm and 3pm at https://bit.ly/stacks-of-love.
