Littlehampton High Street will once again host the annual sporting event of the year as the Charity Pancake Olympics returns for 2024. On Saturday 10 February, teams will battle it out in the hope to win an amazing cash prize for their charity. The competition will take place between 11:00 and 13:00.

The annual event organised by Littlehampton Town Council will see teams of Pancake Olympians compete for the coveted gold medals and £100 for their chosen charity.

Teams of three to four adults/children are invited to compete and take part in a series of Olympic-inspired events using pancakes supplied by Morrisons, these include pancake curling, a relay and traditional pancake flipping.

Anyone interested in taking part can fill in a form online on the Town Council’s website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/pancakes or if you want to know more information than you can either ring: 01903 732063 or email: events@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk. Registration closes on Monday 28 January.

Sponsors are also being sought for the event, if you are interested in getting your business name out there and supporting local charities please get in touch with the Town Council team by emailing or calling the contact details above.

Speaking about the event, Chair of the Policy and Finance Committee, Councillor Alan Butcher said: “It is important that we continue to support our fantastic local charities, and what better way to do it than by having fun at the Pancake Olympics! We encourage teams to dress up in fancy dress for this brilliant community event. I’d like to thank Morrisons for donating the pancakes once again and I look forward to seeing you all there.”