General News
19 February, 2026
Pancake Day a success
VOLUNTEERS were busy in the kitchen this week cooking a feat of pancakes for a good cause on Shrove Tuesday.
Members of the Mortlake Uniting Church hosted their annual Pancake Day sale, with all proceeds on the day going towards the Uniting Share Appeal which supports those who are experiencing homelessness.
Meanwhile in Terang, St Thomas’ Primary School hosted its annual Big Breakfast fundraiser which saw hundreds enjoying a tasty breakfast to help raise funds for the school.
Mortlake Uniting Church fellowship president Heather Rowe said she could not have been happier with the success of the event, which seemingly grows from strength-to-strength each year.
“We had a really good day considering the heat,” she said.
“We started early and did more than 100 deliveries down the street.
“There were 38 orders delivered to Aberlea.
“There has been well in excess of 100 people come to the Uniting Church Hall too.
“Its really great because you see that people support us.”
St Thomas’ Primary School Big Breakfast organiser Ann Edge said she was thrilled with the success of the day in Terang.
“We had quite a lot of people through. It was great to see a large portion of the school community there,” she said.
“It went very smoothly with lots of pancakes and lots of bacon and egg rolls.
“Everyone seemed to enjoy their morning.”
Ms Edge said the final tally had not been counted but would be used towards achieving short and long-term goals at the school.
“We’re happy with what we believe we’ve made,” she said.
“We’re trying to work out what we’ll do with that money this year – we’ve got a few projects in mind.
“We ask the kids if there’s anything they want improved such as sporting equipment or outdoor or indoor play areas, and we try to facilitate that for them.
“Some of the bigger projects we’d like to look at is basketball hoops to upgrade those for the kids.”
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the annual tradition marking the end of the pre-Lenten season prior to Ash Wednesday.
The date was traditionally the final feast before the Christian fasting period in which perishable ingredients such as milk and eggs were used.
Mrs Rowe said it was always a highlight of the year for volunteers, combining social connection with the opportunity to raise funds for those in need.
“It’s a good thing for the town,” she said.
“It’s a good thing for everyone too because it’s still only $5 a pancake.
“We haven’t changed it yet.
“It’s been $5 for a long time and everyone enjoys it.”
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