In pictures: Hundreds turn out to watch Ripon's Pancake Day races
By Finola Fitzpatrick
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 5th Mar 2019, 18:42 GMT
The Dean of Ripon, the Very Rev John Dobson, the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, and members of the Ripon Cathedral clergy team. Picture: Picture Gerard Binks.
It's one of Ripon's many much-loved traditions - hundreds of residents lined the streets to watch the city's Pancake Day races today, cheering on everyone who took part.
Brilliantly organised by Ripon Festivals and the Rotary Club of Ripon Rowels, the event started outside the Cathedral, as the Lent bell rang out.
An action shot taken during one of the adult races.
Action from one of the school races. Picture: Gerard Binks.
Action from one of the adult races. Picture Gerard Binks
Children raced through the streets to take part. Picture: Gerard Binks.
More than 24 races took place this year. Picture: Gerard Binks.
The Ripon Cathedral clergy team got into the spirit of the event. Picture: Gerard Binks.
A group action shot. Picture: Gerard Binks.
Laughter was ringing out along Kirkgate as the races got under way. Picture: Gerard Binks.
One of the school races takes places. Picture: Gerard Binks.
