Popular Horsham charity pancake race cancelled

The Rotary Club of Horsham have announced that today (Thursday's) scheduled Horsham Charity Pancake Races have been cancelled.
By Matt Pole
Published 24th Feb 2022, 11:25 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2022, 11:31 BST

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The heavy morning rain and amount of surface water in the Carfax lead to the popular event's postponement.

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Today's Horsham Charity Pancake Races were set to be the first in the town since 2019.

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Action from the 2019 Horsham Charity Pancake Races. Picture by Derek Martin Photography and ArtAction from the 2019 Horsham Charity Pancake Races. Picture by Derek Martin Photography and Art
Action from the 2019 Horsham Charity Pancake Races. Picture by Derek Martin Photography and Art

An organiser said "Early this morning, we thought the weather might clear up sooner.

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"But while setting up the site around 9.30am, we realised that the surface is far too slippery and dangerous for the participants.

"We send many apologies for this late notice."

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The event may be rescheduled for a future date.

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