Dave Johnson Award handed to Matilda to help mark Climbing Hut birthday

In Memory of Dave Johnson, a member of Ellesmere Port’s Climbing Hut community who sadly passed away in 2020, this Award was handed out during the company’s 6th birthday weekend.

The award is granted annually to a young person who has made a significant contribution or impact in their community where the recipient gains a year of free Climbing Hut membership and £150 cash to spend as they choose.

Samantha Oxford, Director of Operations, said:

“Matilda’s nomination stood out as she contributes to society in so many different positive ways. From playing in Wirral’s brass band and charity fundraising, to helping foster care services and completing a young person’s leadership programme and being an active member of her church.”

Receiving the Award, Matilda Wootten said:

“This came as a complete shock so thank you. Dave Johnson continues to encourage young people to develop their skills through this fund. I can see he was a very generous person.  I’m looking forward to getting to know the climbing community that Dave loved so much. I’m so grateful and I’m going to make it count.”

Climbing Hut website is: 

https://www.climbinghut.com

The Climbing Hut birthday celebrations included a community ascent of El Cap, free kids’ inductions, competition climb challenges, and a DJ.

Pictured - Matilda on her first session at Climbing Hut in June.