Matches and Hatches

Claire Feiler (née Nolan, Class of 1976) After four false starts – not due to cold feet, but to Covid-19 – Claire finally married Rudi on 5th December 2020, slotted in between lockdown 2 and tier 4. Sadly the wedding could not take place on the beach in Mauritius, as originally planned, but in Claire’s local tiny village church, with just the 15 guests allowed. Of those 15, the service was conducted by Claire’s brother, Marcus Nolan (Class of 1974), and Claire was walked down the aisle by Andrew Dootson (Class of 1976), whom she first met in Beech House, taking the place of her father, Bernard Nolan, former Clark and Treasurer at Bolton School, who sadly died a few months earlier. Another guest was Claire’s bridge partner, Ian Riley (Class of 1981, and Chairman of Governors). Sadly none of the groom’s family were able to attend from Germany. The happy couple, who live in the peaceful Chilterns, were very lucky to be able to go on honeymoon to the Maldives. Charlotte Scott (2003-2013) Congratulations to Charlotte, who, after having her wedding rescheduled several times due to lockdown, finally married her fiancé Christopher Wiseman on 11th June at the Belsfield Hotel in Windermere. The couple met when Charlotte was in Year 13 at Bolton School and Chris was in the Army – while she was doing her A Levels, he was in Afghanistan. Charlotte’s sister, Lucy (2003-2011) and best friend Stephanie Lems (2006-2013) were her bridesmaids. Danielle Cook (née Skelly, Class of 2005) Congratulations to Danielle and Jenn who welcomed their little girl, Cameron Riley Cook, on 7th April. Danielle, Jenn and baby Cameron Suzanne Lewis (1998-2005) Congratulations to Suzanne and her husband, Rich, who welcomed their baby boy during the first 2020 lockdown. After a tricky start, Robin Thomas Lewis is thriving and turned one on 17th June. Suzanne has also begun a new job at the British Red Cross, taking a secondment from her role as Head of Volunteer Operations to become the Culture Development Lead, developing and embedding a new values and behaviours framework for the organisation. She is enjoying both the challenges of her new role at work and the adventures of being mum to a one-year-old! Beth Nightingale (1994-2008) Double congratulations to Beth who married Chris Edkins at Thornton Manor, the old home of Lord Leverhulme, on 21st September 2019, where they were joined by 30 Old Girls and Old Boys, and on the arrival of Raina Alice Edkins on 1st October 2020. Sarah Coleman (née Jones, 2002-2009) On 10th July 2021 Sarah married her best friend, Will Coleman, at Bashall Barn, Clitheroe. Despite the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions being delayed, the ceremony was able to take place outside with no masks and was followed by a small afternoon tea with 38 family members and close friends. It was an amazing day! Sarah’s Maid of Honour was Abi Taylor (Class of 2009). Also in attendance were Abi’s parents Tim (1964-1979) and Kathryn (née Nuttall, 1973-1980). Rachel Bellaby (née Egan, 2002-2009) Proud parents Rachel and Chris were thrilled to welcome Leo William Bellaby on 31st March.

Chris and Charlotte finally tied the knot Charlotte with her bridesmaids Stephanie (left) and Lucy

Claire and Rudi Suzanne and Robin

A host of Old Boys and Old Girls helped Beth and Chris celebrate their marriage Beth, Chris and baby Raina

L-R: Tim and Kathryn Taylor, Sarah and Will Coleman, Abi Taylor and her fiancé Andrew Lamb

Rachel and Leo

Harriet Henthorn (Class of 2010) Congratulations to Hattie and Alex Symes (Class of 2008) on the arrival of their first child, Annabelle Rose Henthorn-Symes, on 27th May, weighing 9lbs. Jessica Lea (née Turner, Class of 2011) Jessica married James in James in August 2019 at Merrydale Manor, Knutsford, Cheshire. 13 months later the happy couple welcomed their first baby, Marla Grace, into the world on 24th September 2020 – her due date! Emily Varley (2003-2012)

Alex, Hattie and baby Annabelle

Jessica, James and Marla Grace

Congratulations to Emily who married Adrian Matthew on 21st August (delayed from last year) at Shuttleworth House in Bedfordshire. Among the guests were a Emily and Adrian with Emily’s family number of Bolton School Alumni, including Emily’s sister, Daisy (Class of 2014), and brother, Rupert (Class of 2019), her cousins, the Cowlings – Tom (Class of 2011), Toby (Class of 2013), Hal (Class of 2017) and Sally (Class of 2020) – who contributed to the music on the day and class mate and fellow Cambridge student Connor Rogers (2005-2012). After a wonderful wedding day the couple enjoyed a fantastic honeymoon in the Lake District, recreating adventures from Patterdale – kayaking, gorge walking, canyoning and cycling all featured!