15th Inter-Livery Pancake Race 2019
5th March 2019
Inter-Livery Pancake Race 2019
Under the expert direction of Team Manager Sue Handy, the Fruiterers’ Company were extremely proud to have participated on Shrove Tuesday, 5th March 2019 in the fifteenth Inter-Livery Pancake Race, held in Guildhall Yard, City of London.
With strict rules which must be adhered to, the occasion is full of great fun and fellowship, where a keen spirit of competitiveness prevails among the competitors, all of whom are eager to complete the course within a successful time!
Organised by the Worshipful Company of Poulters who provided the aprons and chef’s hats, the day got off to a good start with a loud bang from a miniature cannon provided by the Gunmakers’ Company, the Clockmakers were on hand to ensure accurate time keeping and the Glovers provided the gloves together with the Fruiterers who contributed the lemons which were most generously donated by New Spitalfields Market Tenants’ Association.
On this bright and sunny day, the Master Fruiterer Cheryl Roux supported by Liverymen Edmund Doubleday, Jurga Zilienskiene together with Apprentice Elliott Porter were cheered on by fellow liverymen in the crowd and whilst no trophies were won a very respectable result could be claimed.
The Master wishes to thank Team Manager Sue Handy and her fellow team members for their enthusiastic participation and camaraderie!
As in previous years, following the race a delicious three course buffet lunch (including pancakes) was served in the Guildhall Crypt where weary runners recalled their many experiences of the day.
This year the luncheon was supplied by “The Clink” in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal & The Poulters Pelican Trust
Should you be interested in taking part or simply supporting the Fruiterers’ Team in 2020 then information is available from Liveryman Sue Handy who will be delighted to hear from you.