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 purchased the van to promote their business and held a naming competition in September.

Local Schools

The house is located on Wexham Street.

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 Developments and Community News

Centrica’s Maidenhead Road site is in transition, with plans or moves underway.

There are upcoming public notices regarding a self-build home on land bordered by Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside on Holyport Road. This site has had three unsuccessful housing bids so far.

Remembrance Events

Knitting for Remembrance adorns the postbox on Bray High Street.
A Remembrance Poppy display is set up in the park on Bray Road.

Community Fundraiser

Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to cover urgent repairs, including roof work. The hall is located at 2 Lower Road, Cookham.

Additional Information

Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser’s 150th Anniversary book, Days Gone By, are now available for purchase.

"HENLEY Mayor Tom Buckley unveiled “Horris” as the winning name of Hofmann’s new Morris Minor van."

Author’s summary: Local initiatives highlight community pride with a new Morris Minor van named "Horris," school updates, housing plans, remembrance events, and a major fundraiser for Pinder Hall repairs.

Henley Standard — 2025-11-06