THE popular Wimborne Minster pancake race is “back on” after the town’s BID came to the rescue.

Wimborne BID are organising and sponsoring the pancake race as a virtual competition.

Although a physical race cannot take place due to the coronavirus restrictions, Wimborne Minster has invited people to film themselves tossing a pancake for 30 seconds and posting it to Facebook between 15 and 20 February.

Chairman of Wimborne BID, Martin Pate, said: “The pancake race is a huge part of the town and something that brings the whole community together. We didn't want to lose that."

Rector of the Minster, the Revd Canon Andrew Rowland, said: “In twenty years of running around the Minster the best I have ever managed was second.

“Here's a golden opportunity for every armchair sportsperson to put flour and water together and flip into history.”

Anthony Oliver, who normally organises the annual race together with a small committee said, he was delighted that Wimborne BID had come to the rescue so that the race, revived in 1998, can be held.

There are three categories for the prize draw: under 16s, over 16s and businesses. Prizes will be donated from local businesses, Wimborne Minster Town Council and Wimborne BID.

To enter the prize draw you must tag in @wimbornebBID and use the hashtag #MinsterPancakes.