Mayor Unveils “Horris” the Morris Minor Van
Henley Mayor Tom Buckley officially revealed “Horris” as the chosen name for Hofmann’s new Morris Minor van. The independent Newtown Road garage acquired the vintage vehicle to promote its business and held a naming competition in September, which concluded with “Horris” as the winning entry.
Local Schools: First Class Recognition
- Furze Platt Infant School, Oaken Grove, Maidenhead SL6 6HQ — 3 classes: Dragonfly Class (Miss Midaoui, Mrs Lampton)
- Alwyn Infant & Nursery School, Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead SL6 5EU — 2 classes: Ash Class (Mrs McKeown, Mrs Clarke)
- Braywick Court School, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead SL6 1UU — 1 class: Maple Class (Mrs McNeaney, Mrs Reading)
- St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX — 2 classes: Otters Class (Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, Mrs Fretwell)
Local Developments and Community News
Centrica’s site on Maidenhead Road is being vacated as part of their relocation. Additionally, plans have been submitted for a self-build home on land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road. This same site had three previous unsuccessful housing proposals.
Remembrance and Community Efforts
A knitted remembrance display now adorns the postbox on Bray High Street, accompanied by a poppy arrangement in the park on Bray Road, Bray. Meanwhile, Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to finance key repairs, including roof restoration. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.
Local Heritage
The Maidenhead Advertiser’s 150th Anniversary collection, "Days Gone By," features historic photos that are now available for purchase.
Author’s summary: Mayor Tom Buckley named Hofmann’s van “Horris,” while local schools, community projects, and development plans highlight a week of civic pride and cultural heritage in Maidenhead and its neighboring towns.