Mayor unveils ‘Horris’ the Morris Minor van

Henley Mayor Tom Buckley has officially revealed “Horris” as the chosen name for Hofmann’s newly restored Morris Minor van. The independent garage on Newtown Road purchased the vehicle to promote its business and ran a community competition in September to decide on its name.

Community and Education Updates

Furze Platt Infant School, Oaken Grove, Maidenhead (SL6 6HQ): Three classes — Dragonfly Class, led by Miss Midaoui and Mrs Lampton.
Alwyn Infant & Nursery School, Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead (SL6 56EU): Two classes — Ash Class, taught by Mrs McKeown and Mrs Clarke.
Braywick Court School, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead (SL6 1UU): One class — Maple Class, led by Mrs McNeaney and Mrs Reading.
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead (SL6 4PX): Two classes — Otters Class, taught by Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, and Mrs Fretwell.

Local Development and Notices

Centrica’s Maidenhead Road site is being vacated. Meanwhile, land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road is under review for a proposed self-build home. The site has seen three previously unsuccessful housing applications.

Community Initiatives

Residents have contributed to Remembrance displays, including knitted poppies atop a postbox on Bray High Street and a poppy installation in the park along Bray Road.

Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign for vital building repairs, including roof restoration. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.

Historical Interest

Old photographs from “The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary” book, titled Days Gone By, are now available for purchase.

“Horris” was the community’s favourite name for Hofmann’s Morris Minor van, unveiled by Mayor Tom Buckley.

Author’s Summary: Henley celebrates local pride with the unveiling of “Horris,” while schools, developers, and community groups share updates on education, housing, and heritage projects.

Henley Standard — 2025-11-06