Magical Molesey

 The annual event where the Molesey traders open late between 1700 to 1900. 

I got involved through WWF and 5 of us pitched up to don the yellow jackets and direct the traffic near Kent’s Chemist . Deryck, Dennis , Mark Jeff and me . 

I met Kate there and then chatted more in church . Gave me but if history where the traders started Magical Molesey but because of the lack of success asked the Molesey churches or Love Molesey , an initiative of the 5 churches St Paul’s , St Peter’s , Molesey Methodist , Refresh and St Mary’s to help out . 

In the past the rotary club had the Santa on sleigh going through the streets . 

They can’t close the roads because of the cost £10k and major bus route . Hence our roles . 

It was fun and I think I upset one lady who wanted to drive down to her house . I didn’t let her . 

At the Chinese Regent we had a good discussion especially about certain dates which I have researched. 

The last race at Hurst Park racecourse was 10/Oct/1962 , attendance 9306.

Some legacy street names are 

Monaveen Gardens -named after the Queen’s horse that won twice at Hurst park . 

Dundas Gardens - named after the racecourse chairman Sir George Dundas. 

The grandstand was sold to Mansfield Town

The paddock pub opened in 1968 and closed in 2004 . It was replaced by Tesco which opened in ????.

The Upper Deck swimming pool closed in 1990 replaced by Hurst Pool in 1996.