Second World War Novel on Legacy of Poppy Factory
Kirsten Hesketh, a 62-year-old author from Henley living in Greys Hill, wrote a novel about three young women during the Second World War. Published by Penguin under the pseudonym Kirsty Dougal, the book is titled The Poppy Girls.
Local Schools Mentioned
- 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
- St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX
- Otters Class – Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, Mrs Fretwell
Local Developments and Notices
Centrica is relocating from its Maidenhead Road site. Meanwhile, a plot of land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road, is the subject of plans for a self-build home after three failed housing bids.
Community Remembrance Activities
- Knitting memorials are displayed on the postbox on Bray High Street.
- A Remembrance Poppy display is installed in the park on Bray Road.
Cookham’s Pinder Hall Fundraiser
Pinder Hall, located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham, has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to cover essential building repairs including the roof.
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book 'Days Gone By' are now available to buy.
Author's summary: Kirsty Dougal’s novel and local events highlight the enduring legacy of community and remembrance tied to the Second World War era.