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Former Dame Allan's Schools' student to use her artistic skills to help others

An aspiring artist who fought back from chronic illness to achieve top exam grades and a place at university wants to use her art skills to boost the health and wellbeing of others.
1 Nov 2021
Alumni News

Inspired by her work volunteering among North-East children with profound learning difficulties, and by her mother’s career as a mental health nurse, Allanian Ruby Leigh hopes to use her artistic talents in the field of art therapy. Read the full article in the Northern Echo here

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