MENCAP, the largest organisation in the UK for people with a learning disabilities, is organising a 12-day trek across Patagonia, Chile, in March.

This will be an experience that you will never forget -- imagine the spectacular mountain scenery, towering granite peaks and glacial lakes and you will be raising vital funds for people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers.

Once you have paid a £200 registration fee and raised a minimum sponsorship requirement, flights, food and accommodation are all free.

Call 0845 9777 779, or write to Trek Patagonia, Mencap, FREEPOST, London EC1B 1AA or email events@mencap.org.uk

JO BRAND, for Mencap, Holden Lane, London EC1.