This week I start my second Masters degree. It's in Arts, Health & Wellbeing at Plymouth Marjon University (the trading name of the University of St Mark and St John, founded in 1840.) I'm very excited as this program combines so many of my skillsets, previous educational endeavours and interests into a single fascinating program. There are so may options leading out of this that I can pursue, and provide service to the community in either a late-stage career or volunteer role.

I've been meaning to try Cyanotype printing - I have a kit. A friend does amazing things with it and I really love the blues that develop. Not sure why I've been hesitating to do it (probably scared of "chemicals".) I was watching cyanotype and random "sun printing" and "nature printing" videos on YouTube and the Anthotype printing using Tumeric in alcohol as the base sounded easy.

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The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.

This trip was both supremely relaxing and educational. The peaceful surroundings, exceptional staff and brilliant instructors made this one of my best breaks ever, and I booked again for next year.

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