A BURY-based company took fundraising to new heights by launching a bobble hat into space.

The gravity-defying hat which spent three hours in space, was created by J.D. Outdoors and is being auctioned off as part of this year’s BBC Children in Need Appeal.

JD Outdoors CEO Lee Bagnall, said: “We are thrilled to be the first retailer to send a hat into space, especially as it is all in aid of a fantastic cause.

“This is the second year we have partnered with BBC Children in Need to help raise vital funds and awareness through the creation of our Countryfile Ramble Bobble Hat."

The Countryfile Ramble Bobble Hat is available to buy for £7 from all JD Outdoors retailers in store and online including Blacks and Millets,