CHOCOHOLICS from across East Lancashire have been challenged to consume ‘copious amounts’ of their favourite treat for charity.

Burnley Mechanics have teamed up with Pendleside Hospice to celebrate the launch of their newly refurbished lounge bar with a 30-minute ‘Chocolate Challenge’ — and it’s not for the faint of heart.

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Visitors must battle their way through a slice of luxury chocolate fudge cake, a double chocolate brownie, a wedge of red velvet bundt cake, a slice of millionaire’s cheesecake, a Boston crème doughnut, a tub of Ben and Jerry’s chocolate brownie ice-cream and a triple chocolate flowerpot muffin – all washed down with a glass of rich hot chocolate topped with cream.

Complete the £15.95 challenge in under 30 minutes and Burnley Mechanics will donate £3 to Pendleside Hospice. However, if you fail, it’s your money on the line.

All donations go towards Pendleside Hospice’s work in the local community, promoting and enhancing the quality of life for people with a life-limiting illnesses.

Burnley Mechanics Bar and Hospitality Manager, Mark Dempsey, is excited to see chocolate enthusiasts take on the challenge.

He said: “We’re delighted to be working with Pendleside Hospice to help raise money for their vital work in the community.

“The 30-minute challenge is a bit of fun and we can’t wait to see if anyone can actually manage it.”

Lancashire Telegraph Digital Editor, Ryan Wood, failed in his attempt to beat the clock.

“When I first saw a picture of the challenge I thought I would easily do it.

“I watch Man v Food all the time and I was just waiting for something similar to come up in the area.

“ It was easy to begin with, but the red velvet cake and the chocolate fudge cake were so rich. The time just flew by and I felt pretty defeated at the end. I had a combination of ice cream, muffin and cheesecake left when the time ran out.

“I still can’t believe Lee Rothwell, from Burnley Mechanics, actually finished it with seven minutes left on the clock.”

The Chocolate Challenge and the Pendleside 30-minute Chocolate Challenge must be pre-booked by calling 01282 664400.