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CALING Saharan sand dunes in scorching temperatur­es and camping under the stars.

This Moroccan adventure is the next overseas challenge organised by East Cheshire Hospice.

The 50km trek from March 20 to 27 next year is one of several major events on the charity’s fundraisin­g calendar.

There is something for everyone in a packed events calendar in 2020.

Splash Out returns on Sunday, July 6, while a

Firewalk is on November 6.

In addition, the Challenge Yourself series lets the public raise funds from their own fundraisin­g initiative­s.

Events Assistant Bethan Wade said: “The events organised by the Hospice are always popular and we’ve drawn up a varied programme to suit all tastes.

“These community events are a chance for supporters to have a great time and raise money to care for patients.

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“In addition, many people do their own thing whether it’s running a 10k or a sponsored bike ride and these Challenge Yourself ideas mean so much to us.”

Visit eastcheshi­rehospice.org.uk for more details.

A Saharan Trek Informatio­n Evening will take place at the Hospice on Tuesday, March 10, from 6pm when Different Travel and Bethan will explain more.

The trip costs £1,320, including a £325 registrati­on fee payable at booking to secure a place.

Trekkers are

also expected to raise a minimum of £995 for the Hospice.

The four-day trek will be followed by two days helping on a community project in Marrakech.

Contact Bethan Wade on 01625 665 691 or email bwade@echospice.org.uk to find out more.

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The Saharan sands await East Cheshire Hospice trekkers
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The Sahara desert is the next big overseas destinatio­n for Hospice fundraiser­s

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