A timeline of Rachel’s amazing life.

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Rachel's amazing life

1990
Rachel enters the world!
Rachel enters the world!

Rachel was born on a warm Friday Spring day on 16th March 1990. The Trees and Flowers were beginning to blossom.

1992
Family holiday to Sizergh Castle in the Lakes
Family holiday to Sizergh Castle in the Lakes

Rachel aged 2 at Sizergh Castle in the Lake District – one of many happy Family holidays in the Lakes.

1995
Rachel’s First day of School
Rachel’s First day of School

Rachel begins her school career at St Andrew’s Primary School in her home village of Congresbury (just outside of Bristol)! She was already a bookworm.

1999
Grandad B’s 90th Birthday
Grandad B’s 90th Birthday

Rachel proudly plays her violin for Grandad Barnard’s 90th Birthday.

2007
Berlin Visit
Rachel Barnard in Berlin 2007

Rachel loved travelling! Here she is on a trip to Berlin – probably putting her German GCSE into practice!

2008
Rachel’s Sixth Form School Prom
Rachel's Sixth Form ball in 2009.

Rachel’s final school prom before heading off to University.

2011
University Graduation
University Graduation

A very glam looking Rachel on her Graduation. Rachel studied Religious Studies and got a first degree.

2013
2015
Unforgettable trip to Scotland
Unforgettable trip to Scotland

Rachel travels around Scotland and meets her good friend Bobbi!

2016
Hackney Half Marathon!
Hackney Half Marathon!

Rachel runs the Hackney Half with her good friend Claire – it was such a hot day! A young man might have been waiting for Rachel at the finish line…