A TAUNTON mother of two spent three years commuting to Exeter to gain her psychology degree.

Julie Wooler was working in a supermarket when she decided that she wanted to do more with her life, and return to study.

Julie enrolled on an access course at Somerset College before gaining a place at Exeter University.

John Wooler, Julie's husband, said: "She has worked hard and is an inspiration to anyone who might think that they are too old or that it would be too difficult."

Julie graduated last Friday at a special ceremony held at the University.