Second World War Novel on Legacy of Poppy Factory
A Henley author has written a novel about the lives of three young women during the Second World War. Kirsten Hesketh, 62, who lives in Greys Hill, published The Poppy Girls under the pen name Kirsty Dougal with Penguin.
Local Schools Overview
- 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
Community and Local Developments
The Centrica site on Maidenhead Road is preparing for relocation. The land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside on Holyport Road is notable for recent housing development attempts, with three previous bids for housing rejected.
This week’s public notices feature plans for a self-build home on a plot in the center of Holyport.
Remembrance and Fundraising Events
- Remembrance knitting decorates the postbox on Bray High Street.
- A poppy display is set up in the park on Bray Road.
- Bray Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to cover essential repairs, including the roof. Address: 2 Lower Road, Cookham.
Additional Information
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book titled Days Gone By are now available for purchase.
"The Poppy Girls" highlights the contribution and experiences of young women during WWII.
Author’s Summary: Kirsten Hesketh’s novel preserves the legacy of wartime women, connecting local history with broader remembrance through a poignant narrative.