The Antrim woman will be spending an unforgettable seven days in Nepal to raise vital funds for the work of youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, in Northern Ireland.

Arlene will be taking part in a gruelling ascent to the summit of Pike Peak, trekking through the Nepalese Himalayas before finally ending their journey at Shivalaya.

The Women’s Leadership Nepal Challenge for The Prince’s Trust takes place from September 26 to October 4 and each participant needs to raise at least £3,100 in sponsorship money, with at least £1,725 of this going directly to The Prince's Trust and its work to help get young lives back on track.

”I am so excited about taking on such a phenomenal Challenge and I have an intense training schedule to prepare me. I am looking for any donations no matter how large or small to help me raise as much as possible to help young people in Northern Ireland get their lives working," Arlene said.

In order to raise funds Arlene will be holding a ‘Round Em Up’ BBQ and Dance in the Chimney Corner Football Club, Antrim, on Saturday, July 4, with music from Bakersfield.

For tickets. please call 07764832810 or email arlene.jackson@princes-trust.org.uk or to make a donation please go to http://www.justgiving.com/arlenejackson