A lawyer is taking on a new challenge to raise money for a hospice.
Michelle Simmonds from Weston Rhyn is set to climb Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 metres, as part of the Hope House Morocco Trek.
The trek will take her through the Atlas Mountains from May 21 to May 28, all in support of Hope House Children’s Hospices.
Ms Simmonds said: "I have done a lot of fundraising for Hope House over the years, including dancing in Strictly Shropshire, a skydive, Oswestry 10k and bucket collections.
"It’s a cause that I know benefits so many local families, and I have some friends who have needed to use the hospice in the past.
"When I saw the Morocco Trek pop up, I thought it was absolutely something I wanted to challenge myself to do."
Although she enjoys hiking, she said this trek will be unlike anything she has done before.
Ms Simmonds said: "I do hike a bit in my spare time, although I’ve never done anything like going up Mount Toubkal."
She is currently training with the support of two gyms in Shropshire.
She said: "I’d like to say thank you to Crossfit Shropshire in Shrewsbury and Flex Appeal in Oswestry who are giving me free personal training sessions to strengthen my knee after an injury so I’m ready for the challenge."
Her employer, PCB Solicitors, has covered her registration fee, ensuring that all funds raised will go directly to the charity.
Sarah Reynolds, partner at PCB Solicitors LLP, said: "All the staff at PCB Solicitors wish Michelle the best of luck with the Morocco Trek.
"We know that she is training hard and is fully committed to fundraising for Hope House, a local charity who provide so much support to the local community.
"She is going to smash it."
In addition to sponsorship, Ms Simmonds is organising a quiz night, a Peaky Blinders event, and a potential race night to boost fundraising.
Andy Everley, fundraising team leader at Hope House Children’s Hospices, said: "This is one of our most adventurous challenges and I wish Michelle and all our trekkers all the best of luck.
"We’re all behind you and will be cheering you on every step of the way."
