Second World War Novel on Legacy of Poppy Factory
A Henley author, Kirsten Hesketh, 62, has written a novel about the lives of three young women during the Second World War. She wrote The Poppy Girls under the pen name Kirsty Dougal. The book was published by Penguin.
Author and Residence
Kirsten Hesketh lives in Greys Hill, Henley. Her house is located on Wexham Street.
Local Schools and Classes
- 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 56EU
- 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 Development and Notices
Centrica is moving its site on Maidenhead Road. There is a plot of land in the center of Holyport, between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road, where plans for a self-build home have been submitted. This site has seen three previous unsuccessful housing bids.
Remembrance Displays
- A Remembrance knitting display is placed atop the postbox on Bray High Street.
- There is also a Remembrance Poppy display in the park on Bray Road.
Pinder Hall Fundraiser
Bray Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to cover essential building repairs, including the roof. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.
Local Heritage
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book, titled Days Gone By, are now available for purchase.
"The Poppy Girls" was written by Kirsten Hesketh under the pen name Kirsty Dougal and published by Penguin.
Summary: Kirsten Hesketh's novel captures the experiences of women during WWII, alongside community updates on schools, local developments, Remembrance events, and heritage projects in the Maidenhead area.
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