Second World War Novel on Legacy of Poppy Factory
Kirsten Hesketh, a 62-year-old author from Henley who resides in Greys Hill, has written a novel about the lives of three young women during the Second World War. She published The Poppy Girls under the pen name Kirsty Dougal with Penguin. Her home is located on Wexham Street.
Local Schools and Classes
- Furze Platt Infant School, Oaken Grove, Maidenhead SL6 6HQ
- Dragonfly Class – Miss Midaoui, Mrs Lampton
- Alwyn Infant & Nursery School, Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead SL6 5EU
- Ash Class – Mrs McKeown, Mrs Clarke
- Braywick Court School, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead SL6 1UU
- Maple Class – Mrs McNeaney, Mrs Reading
- St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX
- Otters Class – Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, Mrs Fretwell
Local Developments and Events
Centrica is relocating from its Maidenhead Road site. The land bordered by Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road, is currently the focus of public notices and plans for a self-build home. This plot has seen three previously unsuccessful housing development bids.
Remembrance knitting has been placed on the postbox on Bray High Street as a tribute.
There is also a Remembrance Poppy display in the park on Bray Road.
Community Fundraiser for Pinder Hall
Pinder Hall, located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham, has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to cover vital repairs including roof restoration.
Local Heritage
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book, "Days Gone By," are now available for purchase.
Author’s summary: Kirsten Hesketh’s novel captures the wartime lives of women connected to the poppy legacy amidst evolving local community and heritage events.
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