FUNDRAISING for a Sue Ryder hospice is reaching new heights.

Trekkers are being sought to tackle Africa's highest peak in aid of Manorlands.

The ascent of 5,895-metre-high Kilimanjaro will take place as part of a nine-day challenge.

Participants will jet out on Boxing Day and will be at the mountain summit to witness the first sunrise of 2016.

Organisers are staging the expedition in the wake of the hugely successful Nepal adventure in November, which raised nearly £80,000 for the Oxenhope hospice.

"We had 26 people take part in the Nepal trek and it was a wonderful experience – we're hoping for a strong turnout again for what should be a fantastic expedition," said senior Manorlands fundraiser, Hayley Ibbotson.

Each trekker is asked to pay a £295 registration fee and raise at least £3,250 through sponsorship.

Eighty per cent of the target figure must be achieved by October 30.

The cost of flights, accommodation and meals is included, together with a training guide and fundraising support.

All proceeds will go to Manorlands, which provides care for over 1,170 people with incurable illnesses in the Airedale, Craven and North and West Bradford areas.

For further information about the trek, e-mail hayley.ibbotson@suerydercare.org, visit sueryder.org/kilimanjaro or call Miss Ibbotson in the Manorlands fundraising office on 01535 640430.