Mayor unveils ‘Horris’ the Morris Minor van

Mayor Unveils ‘Horris’ the Morris Minor Van

HENLEY Mayor Tom Buckley revealed “Horris” as the winning name for Hofmann’s new Morris Minor van. The independent garage on Newtown Road acquired the van to promote the business and held a naming competition in September.

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
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX
- 2 classes - OTTERS CLASS, Ms Knapper, Mrs Tang, Miss Grant, Mrs Fretwell

Centrica and Local Development

Centrica is relocating from its Maidenhead Road site. The land enclosed by Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside on Holyport Road has seen three unsuccessful housing development bids so far. This week’s public notices include plans for a self-build home on a plot in central Holyport.

Remembrance Displays

Remembrance knitting is placed atop the postbox on Bray High Street.
A Remembrance Poppy display is set up in the park on Bray Road.

Pinder Hall Fundraiser

Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign for vital repairs, including roof restoration. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.

Historical Photos Available

Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book 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: Local developments, school details, and community initiatives are highlighted, emphasizing active engagement and preservation efforts in Maidenhead and surrounding areas.

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Henley Standard — 2025-11-06