Penny Black in Burnley to host fancy dress themed 'Afternoon Antics' for Pendleside Hospice

The fancy dress themed 70s, 80s and 90s daytime disco will take place at Penny Black inHargreaves Street from 1pm. There will be guest DJs and live music from The Biscuit Brothers and Andy Brown as Elvis.

Held to raise cash for Pendleside Hospice, the event will be hosted by sisters Siobhan and Bernadette Carroll. They have held a number of ‘Afternoon Antics’ to bring a taste of nightlife to Burnley people, but during daylight hours. The daytime disco phenomenon is a booming cultural trend where adults trade late-night clubbing for afternoon dance parties. Spearheaded across the UK by massive movements like Day Fever (co-founded by actor Vicky McClure), these events deliver club euphoria and nostalgia

The Carroll sisters’ first one took place in May, 2024 and was such a hit they followed it with a second in September that year. They hosted a third at Christmas, 2024 and in October last year. Each disco has raised cash for Pendleside Hospice and this Saturday’s is no exception

But, poignantly, it will also be in memory of Siobhan and Bernadette’s sister Georgina who died in the hospice last month aged 67.

Family and friends have already raised over £1,600 in Georgina’s memory and it is hoped that total will be boosted even further on Saturday. Collection buckets will be dotted around the venue for revellers to make a donation in Georgina’s honour.

Growing up in the Colne Road area of the town, Georgina attended St John’s Primary and the former St Hilda’s RC High schools. Working mainly as a district nurse, Georgina also had a stint as a midwife. A keen gym goer Georgina also loved swimming and holidaying.

A mum of four, Georgina had three grandchildren, a brother and several niece and nephews.