Famous Boltonians
We are proud of our Boltonians and you can read about famous people from Bolton including Peter Kay, Vernon Kay, Dave Spikey and Fred Dibnah here
Cooking up a treat for the Bolton family
Name: Paul Heathcote
DOB: 1960
Town: Farnworth
Paul was born in Farnworth in 1960 and later studied at Bolton Community College. Most famous for his culinary expertise, owning a total of 11 restaurants in and around the North West, an outside catering arm and cooking school, Paul came back to his Bolton roots to open the Olive Press restaurant in October 2005. The proud owner of two Michelin Stars, Paul has revolutionised the North with a new style of cooking, but that doesn’t stop him from returning to his hometown to offer support and expertise to the students of Bolton Community College.
He’s put the big light on for Bolton
Name: Peter Kay
DOB: 1973
Town: Daubhill
Born 2 July 1973 in Daubhill, he later attended Mount St. Joseph High School. His first job was as a paperboy, delivering the Bolton Evening News, followed by a variety of other jobs with local employers which Peter claims inspired him in much of his comedy writing, taking the charm of Boltonians to the nation. Peter now lives in Ainsworth and Bolton’s Albert Halls was the only choice of location for the second hit DVD of his stand-up show. Peter is a typical Boltonian: down-to-earth, with a sense of humour and tells it how it is and has truly put Bolton on the map.
McFlying from Bolton to success
Name: Danny Jones
DOB: 1986
Town: Bolton
Danny Jones was born in Bolton’s Royal Infirmary in 1986 and later attended Thornleigh High School. Originally from Bromley Cross, he started his career in the band Y2K, but it is his success in band McFly for which he is most famous. Despite experiencing massive success with the band, including 3 number one albums and movie success, Danny is still proud of his Bolton roots, ensuring that even the youngest of fans know what Bolton is all about.
