Two new Simmonds babies! Congratulations to Nicola and Simon on the birth of their gorgeous daughter Amelie Eva, born on 9 December, and to Mark and Caroline, who had an equally gorgeous son, Alfie James, on 17 March. Both were born at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital with granny Jacky supporting. Emmas baby, Jasmine, is delighted to have two new cousins to play with!

Frank and Lesley Baker are delighted to announce the birth of a beautiful
granddaughter. Amelie Sennen Gillard is a first child for their daughter Sarah and
husband Alexei. Her middle name is taken from “Sennen Cove” in Cornwall, where
Alexei proposed and they became “betrothed”. Amelie has brought delight and joy to the whole family.

A daughter, Amber Carys, was born to Helena and Kirk Pattinson on 25 April at home. Their second child is a sister for Lily and cousin for Lauren and Cameron. Jarlath and Stephanie Pattinson are delighted with the arrival of their fourth grandchild. Such joy!

The marriage took place at St Andrews Church, Folkingham, on Saturday, 14 April, between Michael Wells, son of Mr Arthur Wells and the late Mrs Dorothy (Doris) Wells, of Caddington, Bedfordshire, and Annabel Heathcote, third daughter of Mr Michael Heathcote and the late Mrs Dorothy Heathcote (of Dorothy Heathcote Florists) of Watford, Hertfordshire. The bride was given in marriage by her father and attended by the couples two year old daughter, Harriet. Mr Gary Hyde was best man. The service was conducted by the Reverend Charles Robertson and was held at St Andrews where the brides father is the patron of the church. A reception was held at The George Hotel, Stamford. The couple, who live in Chipperfield, would like to thank the large number of their guests who travelled from across the country to celebrate their day with them.