London Marathon team wins Better Bankside pancake race

This Shrove Tuesday event is now its its third year and the drizzle didn't deter an enthusiastic crowd from turning up to cheer on the participants.

The race was held in aid of Paintings in Hospitals, the charity which runs the Menier Gallery on Southwark Street. They plan to use the funds raised at the event to expand their collection of works suitable for childrens' hospitals.

Borough High Street-based car club firm Zipcar organised a raffle to support the fundraising efforts.

Locals businesses and employers which fielded teams included Fourth Day, The Team, the Health & Safety Executive, Zipcar, Globe Business Publishing and Southwark Cathedral.

The London Marathon becomes the third custodian of the trophy specially created for the race by London Glassblowing. The 2007 winners were Malcolm Pawley Architects and last year's champions were Medicare First.