Novel on the Legacy of a Poppy Factory During the Second World War
Kirsten Hesketh, a 62-year-old author from Henley living in Greys Hill, wrote a novel titled The Poppy Girls under the pen name Kirsty Dougal. The book, published by Penguin, explores the lives of three young women during the Second World War.
Local Schools and Classes
- Furze Platt Infant School, Oaken Grove, Maidenhead SL6 6HQ
- Three classes: Dragonfly Class (Miss Midaoui, Mrs Lampton)
- Alwyn Infant & Nursery School, Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead SL6 56EU
- Two classes: Ash Class (Mrs McKeown, Mrs Clarke)
- Braywick Court School, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead SL6 1UU
- One class: Maple Class (Mrs McNeaney, Mrs Reading)
- St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX
- Two classes: Otters Class (Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, Mrs Fretwell)
Local Developments and Events
The Centrica site on Maidenhead Road is relocating. The land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road currently awaits development, with plans for a self-build home amid three previous unsuccessful housing bids.
“This week’s public notices include plans for a self-build home on a plot of land in the heart of Holyport.”
Remembrance displays continue with knitting on a postbox on Bray High Street and a poppy display in the park along Bray Road.
Pinder Hall Fundraiser
Pinder Hall, located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham, has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to support vital repairs, including roof restoration.
“Pinder Hall in Cookham has started a £50,000 fundraiser for essential repairs to the building, including its roof.”
Historical Photos Publication
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser’s 150th Anniversary book, titled Days Gone By, are now available for purchase.
Author's summary: This text highlights a wartime novel’s legacy alongside community updates on schools, local development, remembrance initiatives, and heritage preservation efforts.