Tattooed granny shortlisted for Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Linda McKendry isn't your average granny - in fact she's a tattooed granny with a Harley Davidson who likes to knit! The Co Antrim woman is also a mature student at the South Eastern Regional College and has been shortlisted for an Outstanding Student of the Year Award , having left school at 16 years old with a handful of GCSEs. Linda and SERC have been shortlisted in two categories in the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partner Awards 2023, taking place in London on Tuesday.

READ MORE: NI man opens up on loss of his wife to cancer ahead of annual remembrance event READ MORE: Daughter opens up on losing her dad and best friend to debilitating disease The award recognises a student’s high level of academic attainment, dedication to their course and peers through a range of initiatives, as well as a clear contribution to their own personal and professional development. Linda, 49 and from Ballymoney, said: "I didn’t enjoy traditional school, but left at 16 years of age with a handful of GCSEs.

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