A STUDENT from Ilminster has secured a place to prove his leadership skills during the half-term.

Adam Haines, 16, is currently studying for his A- levels at Richard Huish College, iin Taunton, and has won a place on the annual Rotary Club Leadership course.

The course will involve leading and motivating a team at the David Donald Field Studies Centre near Swanage, Dorset. He will be taking part in activities such as abseiling, orienteering, problem-solving, lateral thinking and team-building excercises.