Hungry villagers enjoyed pancake races before tucking into the sweet treats to mark Shrove Tuesday.

Weston Mercury: Blagdon pancake day lunch being enjoyed at the village club, in High Street. Picture: MARK ATHERTONBlagdon pancake day lunch being enjoyed at the village club, in High Street. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

St James’ Church in Winscombe invited people in to race around the hall with their pancakes.

Participants showed off their pancake-flipping skills as they raced to the finish line at the hall in Woodborough Road.

Families in Blagdon also lined up ready to compete against their peers in the friendly contest at the village club.

After burning off some energy in the races, families tucked into pancakes served up by volunteers.

Weston Mercury: Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWinscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Guests could choose from a variety of popular fillings including syrup and lemon and sugar.

The money raised from the Blagdon event will go towards St Andrew’s Church.

Weston Mercury: Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWinscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWinscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWinscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWinscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Eating pancakes at Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTONEating pancakes at Winscombe pancake races a St James Church hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)