A PEAKY Blinders-themed night was launched in East Lancashire as part of an ambitious fundraising challenge.

More than 100 guests replicated the dress of characters from the hit BBC series at The Palazzo in Burnley event last week.

They donned Flapper dresses and flat caps with tweed waistcoats and were transported back to an era of post WW1 'decadence, danger and hedonism' for Pendleside Hospice.

Hosted by +24 Marketing MD David Walker, the 30-year-old said: "What a fantastic event to launch our challenge and the feedback has been incredible."

Mr Walker, together with colleagues Marketing Manager Sam Keenan and Head of Creative Rik Holden, staged a dazzling night at the Grimshaw Street restaurant, which was transformed into The Garrison, the factious 'home' of the ruthless Thomas Shelby and his gang, the main character in the series.

The 1920s themed setting was illuminated by two genuine Victorian street lamps from Parliament Street in London, provided by Smug Fox of Clitheroe.

Burnley’s Mayor Cllr Charlie Briggs and Cllr Andy Tatchell, Mayor of Padiham, crowned the best dressed man and woman of the night.

Mr Walker added: "Our entire team back at +24 really threw themselves into the Peaky Blinders theme, coming up with all kinds of creative ideas to help make the night such a great success. We are delighted to have raised close to £3,000 on the night and to work with so many great people and businesses on this."

Calling themselves the Three Peaky’s, David and his fellow Peaky’s, who are based at Burnley’s new digital collaborative workspace The Landmark, are set to tackle the National Three Peaks challenge, climbing to the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon in 24 hours over the last weekend in June.

Mr Walker, who admits the Three Peaks is a daunting prospect, also said: "We believe in moving or scaling mountains for our clients so why not scale some actual mountains for Pendleside. It is a tough challenge we're taking seriously but we're looking forward to it."

The Three Peaky’s fund raising target is £5,000. To pledge your support please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/threepeakys