A team of fundraisers is set to embark on a Sahara Desert trek to raise money for accessibility upgrades at Queen's Hall Arts.
The group, which includes Queen’s Hall finance and admin manager Lisa and her daughter Emily, will take on the challenge starting on Thursday, November 12.
They will trek between 15 and 20 kilometres each day across sand dunes, riverbeds, and rocky terrain, with temperatures expected to reach 40C during the day and drop near freezing at night.
Lisa said: "I am so proud to work alongside such a fantastic group of people.
"We want to make the building as accessible as we possibly can so that everyone can enjoy the events we put on."
The funds raised will support improvements to wheelchair access, installation of a new hearing loop, and better signage at the Hexham-based venue.
A spokesperson for Queen’s Hall Arts said: "We're incredibly grateful to all five for taking on this challenge and wish them the very best of luck as they set off on Thursday.
"The trekkers have already covered the costs of their trip, meaning every penny raised through the link below will go directly to Queen's Hall Arts."
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