Mayor Unveils 'Horris' the Morris Minor Van
Henley Mayor Tom Buckley announced “Horris” as the winning name for Hofmann’s newly restored Morris Minor van. The independent garage, located on Newtown Road, purchased the vintage vehicle to promote its business and organized a naming competition in September.
Local Schools and Achievements
- 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 has begun moving from its Maidenhead Road site. Meanwhile, there are new public notices for a self-build home proposal on land between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road. The location has seen three unsuccessful housing proposals in previous attempts.
Community and Remembrance Events
Local residents have created a touching remembrance display, including knitted poppies on the postbox along Bray High Street and an additional poppy tribute in the park on Bray Road, Bray.
Pinder Hall Fundraiser
Pinder Hall, located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham, has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to finance vital repairs to the building, including its roof.
Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book "Days Gone By" are now available for purchase.
Author’s Summary
The community of Maidenhead and surrounding towns celebrate local creativity and heritage, from school milestones to the revival of a classic van and ongoing grassroots projects.