The little guide to organising your Big Pancake Party

Fancy holding a Big Pancake Party for Clatterbridge? This guide contains everything you need to organise your day, you can do it at work, school or at home, the main aim is to have fun and raise much needed cash for Clatterbridge cancer patients.

Top Tips for organising the perfect pancake party

Where to hold it It could be at work in the office or staff canteen, at home, school or in a community hall. Hold an all day party or just use it to make the most of your morning tea break.

You can even make it a fun Friday rather than Shrove Tuesday, whatever fits in best for you.

Can’t cook, won’t cook? You may not have the facilities at your party venue to cook pancakes. If not, simply cook them the day before and pop them in the microwave to heat, or buy scotch pancakes from your local supermarket.

If you do want to make your own, we have a fabulous recipe card to make sure you don't go wrong.

Who to invite Take part with your colleagues, customers, friends, family, or schoolmates. Big or small, it doesn't matter, the main aim is to have fun & raise much needed cash.

How to promote it Spread the word by putting up posters, sending emails, using our facebook page or your staff intranet, notice boards, newsletters. Promoting through local shops and businesses or send out invites… whatever works best for you! Why not contact us for a sample press release and get publicity from your local paper? If you have a special reason for taking part and want to share your story, just give us a call on 0151 482 7948.

Raising cash & having fun

There are lots of ways to raise money at your party & to have fun, here are just a few ideas: Sell the pancakes you make and ask other guests to bring along even more tasty treats

Ask guests to make a donation to attend

Ask your boss about matched funding, the company may match your fundraising pound for pound.

Ask local stores to donate ingredients to cut costs

Get sponsored for how many pancakes you can make

Do guests still have unwanted Christmas presents at home? Hold a tombola or Bring & Buy Sale.

Ask guests to Gift Aid their donation, every pound is worth an extra 28p to the charity

Visit justgiving.com/ccotrust and set up an online

donation page

Have some extra fun with these games and contests: Pancake decorating contest

Who can toss the most pancakes in one minute

Who can make the best pancake

Pancake race

Make it fancy dress or a dress down day

Ask local businesses to provide prizes for you to hold a raffle

If you need more help or some extra fundraising materials, just get in touch:

0151 482 4978 fundraising@ccotrust.nhs.uk

Makes 15 8oz/225g plain flour 2 large eggs 1/2 pint/285ml milk 1/2 pint/285ml water A pinch of salt A little oil An 8 inch frying pan (top-tip: a cast iron, non-stick pan will give great results) • Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre • Drop in the eggs, then, using a wooden spoon, gradually work in the flour from around the sides • As the batter thickens, gradually mix in half the milk and water then whisk the batter for at least

a minute to incorporate air and create a smooth consistency • Stir in the rest of the liquid and it’s ready to use

• Make a pad out of kitchen paper, dip into a little cooking oil and wipe it around the inside of the

frying pan • Heat the pan thoroughly on a high heat, then carefully wipe the inside again with the oil pad

(top-tip: The hotter the pan, the less chance of the pancake sticking) • Pour a little batter into the pan, tilting it about until the base is thinly coated • Cook on one side until brown, then loosen it from the sides of the pan and turn it or toss it to

cook the other side • As the pancakes are ready, stack them in a tea towel to keep warm

(top-tip: pancakes can be stored in a polythene bag in a cool place for about 5 days or for 1 month in the freezer)

Note: Extra care MUST be taken when cooking pancakes and using a hot pan. Children must always be accompanied by an adult and not left unsupervised.

Making the Perfect Pancake

Healthier Options: Banana & Blueberry

Raspberry & Macadamia

Coconut & Roasted Sesame Seeds

Strawberries & Blueberries

Yoghurt & Muesli

Pineapple, Coconut & Almonds

Baked Apple & Cinnamon

Savoury Snacks: Spinach & Ricotta

Ham & Pineapple

Brie & Cranberry

Naughty but Nice: Smarties & Ice-Cream

Oreo Cookies & Cream

Choc Chips & Marshmallow

Fresh Coffee, Mascarpone & Cocoa

Butter & Maple Syrup make up or own weird and wonderful toppings or why not keep it simple with good old lemon & sugar?

And now for the fun part, we recommend that you choose a healthy option to top off your pancake, but here are a selection of fun and delicious ideas

How to get your donation to us After your Big Pancake Party, there are a few ways you can get your money to us Online Visit www.justgiving.com/ccotrust to make your donation or set up an online fundraising page. Over the Phone Call our office on 0151 482 7948 to donate using your credit or debit card. By Post Please send a cheque made payable to ‘Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology’ to the address below. In Person Call into the fundraising office and see us, we’re in the main reception of the Centres in Wirral and Aintree.

Big Pancake Party Fundraising Office Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology Clatterbridge Road Wirral CH63 4JY

Tel: 0151 482 7948

Email: fundraising@ccotrust.nhs.uk Find out more about how you can support the centre: Facebook.com/ClatterbridgeOfficial Twitter.com/ClatterbridgeCC

www.yourclatterbridge.org.uk Registered charity no. 1051757

Together against cancer

Clatterbridge your cancer centre Every year Clatterbridge treats around 26,000 at our centre in Wirral, our specialist radiotherapy centre in Liverpool and at our seven chemotherapy units situated in hospitals across Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire. Every penny donated to the charity helps to change the lives of people with cancer, allowing us to offer the most up to date treatment, support vital research and provide life-changing support services that would otherwise be unavailable.

Alison’s Story When 17 year old Alison Davies found out she could be pregnant, she was overjoyed. What followed was worse than Alison or her loved ones could have imagined. Her Ultrasound scan showed that she wasn’t pregnant, she had ovarian cancer. It was devastating news, but the tumour was successfully removed and Alison began a course of chemotherapy, involving a five day stay at Clatterbridge every three weeks. During her time at Clatterbridge, Alison, along with her friends and family, decided to give something back to the centre, and she threw herself into fundraising for the charity. Alison says “We’ve got plenty of ideas to raise as much money as possible for the centre and the fantastic work that’s done here.” Alison completed her chemo in October and has recently celebrated her 18th birthday. She is now looking forward to a happy and healthy future.