FLIPPING good fun is coming to Rugby this weekend to help raise funds for a new defibrillator in the town centre.
The annual Pancake Day races return on Saturday (March 1).
The event, organised by Rugby Rokeby Lions with support from Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council, will take place between 12pm and 3pm on High Street and Sheep Street.
As well as the races there will be pancake tossing and throwing, face painting, mini rides, a pancake quiz trail, storytelling and a chance to meet The Rokeby Lion mascot.
All money raised will go to The OurJay Foundation, a charity founded by Rugby woman Naomi Rees-Issitt following her son Jamie’s death from a cardiac arrest when he was just 18.
Naomi said: “The OurJay Foundation was set up in memory of our precious Jamie to raise funds to purchase and install accessible defibrillators across communities. We also raise funds to purchase pitch side defibrillators for sports clubs.
“Raising awareness of the vital need for accessible defibrillators, is also a huge priority for OurJay and we continue to work towards heart safety across communities, in Jamie’s memory.
“We would like to say a special thank you to the Rugby Rokeby Lions and Rugby First for organising the event and fund raising for the OurJay Foundation, and we look forward to seeing you on the day.”
Gill Nelson, President of Rugby Rokeby Lions said: “We are delighted to return to the town centre again and would love to see as many people as possible join us on the day and raise money for an excellent local cause.”
Rugby First Business Director Linda Lowne added: “We are delighted to be supporting this event and would encourage people to come into the town centre and have some pancake fun and frolics.
“All monies raised will go to the OurJay Foundation for the purchase of a defibrillator to be located in Rugby town centre.”
Participants can sign up on the day or register in advance. Frying pans and pancakes are provided and fancy dress is welcome, with certificates/medals for all those taking part and prizes for the winners.
Call 07742 692403, email [email protected] or visit www.rugbyfirst.org to take part.
