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Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with an array of quirky customs and contests

From old customs to wacky races, there are quirky events taking place all over the UK for Shrove Tuesday. Contrary Life brings you our favourite events…

Watch the wacky world famous Olney Pancake Race

Olney Pancake Race is run on Shrove Tuesday every year and has become quite a famous custom, drawing in crowds from all over the country…