Pancake Day united staff and residents at a Soham care home in a bid to find a champion ‘flipper’.

With the same stoicism displayed throughout the lockdown, Soham Lodge Care Home determined a business-as-usual approach to this annual tradition.

And to celebrate they filmed a frying pan – and pancake – being flipped here, flipped there and flipped everywhere across the home.

Ely Standard: The top flipper was crowned at Soham Lodge Care Centre this Pancake Day.The top flipper was crowned at Soham Lodge Care Centre this Pancake Day. (Image: Soham Lodge Care Centre)

Even bed bound residents raised a smile as it was their turn for a ‘flipping moment’.

Activities manager Emma Hales led the charge of the pancakes – and with considerable success.

“It was definitely a happy pancake day here,” she said.

Ely Standard: Resident Jim Patterson won the award for the 'Pancake Flipper 2021 Championship'.Resident Jim Patterson won the award for the 'Pancake Flipper 2021 Championship'. (Image: Soham Lodge Care Centre)

And for resident Jim Patterson the day was definitely one to remember – he won the award for the ‘pancake flipper 2021 championship’.’

The home has 34 bedrooms and looks after adults and elderly people with a variety of requirements and complex needs.

And staff keep an eye on the calendar, too, ensuring they never miss important events.

Ely Standard: Soham Lodge Care Centre staff and residents getting involved.Soham Lodge Care Centre staff and residents getting involved. (Image: Soham Lodge Care Centre)