Beijing is selling clean energy to the world, Washington is pushing oil and gas. Both are driven by national security.

We’re delighted to welcome two new main sponsors for the Olney Pancake Race in 2025: much-loved conserve brand, Bonne Maman® joins us as sponsor of the Children’s Races and will be providing ...

Since 1950, we’ve run in the legendary Pancake Race—a friendly competition against Olney, England, that has connected our communities for over 75 years.

Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, is an occasion marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. The term "shrove" is derived from "shrive," meaning to present oneself for ...

Photos: Frying pan race marks annual Pancake Day in London A runner competes during a traditional pancake race by livery companies at the Guildhall in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

Photos: Frying pan race marks annual Pancake Day in London A runner competes during a traditional pancake race by livery companies at the Guildhall in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Photos: Frying pan race marks annual Pancake Day in London A runner competes during a traditional pancake race by livery companies at the Guildhall in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.