Plaque presentation to young Everest climber

Wellington Town Council chairman Councillor Dave Mitton presented a plaque to James Hooper, from Wellington, who is the second youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest.

The plaque was presented on behalf of the town council in recognition of his great achievement on 19th May 2006 at the age of 19 years and 28 days.

Cllr Mitton told James he wished him well for his further adventures.