After a diploma course, Becky enrolled at the University of Brighton to study fashion design and business studies. The course gave her a thorough grounding in the theory and history of design, but it also had a large practical element. Additionally, her degree allowed her to take a year out and get hands-on industry experience.
When she completed her studies however, Becky found it challenging to land work. When I graduated, I was like, What next? Becky says. I remember applying constantly for internships and placements, where it wasn’t paid and just being rejected for not having enough experience. But also, being young and living away from home, I can t work for free.
Mum shocked after being told eight-day-old baby has half a heart
Bobby s condition was not picked up during scans before his birth
Mum Becky Holden, 24, from Newton-le-Willows with her son Bobby Patrick McGann
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Mum told baby has only half a heart and condition was missed on pregnancy scans
Tiny Bobby Patrick McGann was not diagnosed until a week after he was born.
Becky cradles brave little Bobby after learning of his condition (Image: Liverpool Echo)
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