Following the success of last year’s ‘Trek Peru’, Jersey Cheshire Home has organised a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore ‘the Land of Ice and Fire’.

From the active Mont Hekla volcano to the dramatic glacier of Myrdals, ‘Trek Iceland 2011’ will challenge participants to spend four days trekking through magnificent remote wilderness and camping out in the elements.

“An opportunity not to be missed,” said Jim Hopley, Deputy Chairman of Jersey Cheshire Home and Chief Executive of the CI Co-operative Society, who has registered to take part, along with David Lord, Operations Manager at the Home, and Antoinette Craig, who successfully completed ‘Trek Peru’ last year. All three are in serious training for the Trek where participants will face both personal and physical challenges.

Physically, the trekkers will need to be fit, a stark contrast to the people they will be supporting in this ‘adventure’. With its striking mix of volcanic terrain dotted with streaming lava fields, glaciers, waterfalls, bubbling hot springs and geysers, this Trek will not be for the faint-hearted.

The journey will be well worth the challenge though. Picturesque Icelandic landscape will provide breathtaking views and memories that will not easily be forgotten, all the while knowing that efforts will go to supporting the Home. This is what will keep the participants going.

As an indication of serious fundraising intent, Trekkers must pay a non-refundable fee of £300 and commit to raise at least £1,500 in sponsorship money for the Home. This will be in addition to the tour cost, which is expected to be in the region of £1,500 per person.

‘Trek Iceland’ is due to take place from 10th-15th September 2011 and is open to anyone who is over the age of 18 by the date of departure – and who, of course, is physically fit.

For anyone interested in learning more about the Trek there will be a meeting at the Home in Rope Walk, on Monday, 6th September 2010 at 6pm.

In the meantime, further information can be found on the Jersey Cheshire Home website: www.jerseycheshirehome.je, or please contact David Lord at: David@jerseycheshirehome.je

Note to Editors:
The Jersey Cheshire Home was opened in July 1983 by Princess Alexandra and today provides a permanent home for 25 residents of all ages, as well as hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services for over 100 local people.

The Jersey Cheshire Home is named 'Eric Young House' after the principal benefactor who provided funds to purchase the land for the property and enabled the property to be built.
Many individuals, firms and organisations have made considerable donations to the Cheshire Home, which has helped to provide comfortable furnishings, equipment and other essentials to make it a Home from Home.

Mrs June Beslievre is the lady responsible for the existence of a Cheshire Home in Jersey. Her tireless efforts paid off in 1979 when the Jersey Cheshire Home was founded, and finally completed in 1983.
The Jersey Cheshire Home is affiliated to Leonard Cheshire International which supports over 250 projects running in 55 countries worldwide. Leonard Cheshire Disability helps over 21,000 people and their carers, in 150 Cheshire Homes and in the community across the UK.

For further information please contact:

David Lord, Operations Manager, Jersey Cheshire Home

David@jerseycheshirehome.je / Tel: 01534 285858 ext.1

or

Jim Hopley, Deputy Chairman, Foundation Committee, Jersey Cheshire Home

retail@ci-coop.com / Tel: 07797 741634 / 01534 485522