Second World War Novel on the Legacy of a Poppy Factory
Kirsten Hesketh, a 62-year-old author from Henley living in Greys Hill, has written a novel depicting the lives of three young women during the Second World War. Published under the pen name Kirsty Dougal by Penguin, the book is titled The Poppy Girls.
Local Schools with First Class Recognition
- Furze Platt Infant School, Oaken Grove, Maidenhead SL6 6HQ
- Dragonfly Class – Miss Midaoui, Mrs Lampton
- Alwyn Infant & Nursery School, Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead SL6 56EU
- 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 Community News
Centrica is relocating from their Maidenhead Road site. Current public notices reveal plans for a self-build home on a plot in Holyport, which has seen three previous unsuccessful housing proposals.
Remembrance and Fundraising Initiatives
- A Remembrance knitting installation has been placed atop the postbox on Bray High Street.
- There is also a poppy display in the park along Bray Road.
- Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a fundraiser aiming to raise £50,000 for critical repairs, including the roof. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.
Historical Photographs Available
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser’s 150th Anniversary book, Days Gone By, are now on sale.
"Pinder Hall has started a £50,000 fundraiser for essential repairs to the building, including its roof."
Author’s summary: Kirsten Hesketh’s wartime novel captures the resilience of three women, while local communities remember their heritage through schooling achievements, commemorations, and restoration efforts.
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