Novel Depicting Lives During the Second World War
Kirsten Hesketh, 62, a Henley-based author residing in Greys Hill, crafted a novel about three young women navigating life in the Second World War. Writing under the pen name Kirsty Dougal, her book The Poppy Girls was published by Penguin.
Local Schools and Classes
- 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
Community and Local Developments
At the Centrica site on Maidenhead Road, plans indicate relocation activity. The land bordered by Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside on Holyport Road has had three unsuccessful attempts to develop housing. Currently, a new public notice announces a self-build home project on this land within Holyport.
Remembrance Activities and Fundraising
- Remembrance knitting is displayed atop a postbox on Bray High Street.
- A poppy remembrance exhibit is set up in the park on Bray Road.
- Bray Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to cover vital repairs, including roof restoration.
Pinder Hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.
Local Media Highlights
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book titled Days Gone By are now available for purchase.
"Pinder Hall in Cookham has started a £50,000 fundraiser for essential repairs to the building, including its roof."
Author’s summary: Kirsten Hesketh’s novel explores wartime lives while her community actively preserves local heritage through education, remembrance, and restoration efforts.