A MAN who has made 45 expeditions to the high mountains of Asia, reached the summit of 40 peaks and climbed the south west face of Everest is to give a talk in Worcester.

Doug Scott, CBE, is due to regale audiences with his tales and adventures at the city's Huntingdon Hall on Tuesday, February 15, at 8pm, and will be representing the Royal Geography Society (RGS).

Tickets cost £11, £10 for concessions or £9 for RGS members and can be obtained by calling Huntingdon Arts box office on 01905 611427.