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🕯️ Lest We Forget
As November arrives, Molesey pauses to honour the men and women from our streets who never came home. Their sacrifice is a reminder that even these quiet corners of the Thames have felt the reach of war. Bombs fell on Hurst Park and Matham Road; evacuees filled our schools; families waited by the wireless for news that would change everything. Later conflicts — from World War II to more recent engagements — continued to touch our community, shaping lives, families, and the town we call home.
More than a century after the Great War, their stories, and those of all who served, continue to shape our memory — of courage, sacrifice, and a community that endures.
Molesey Local History Society is a great resource for the local area, they run in person events, and have a wealth of knowledge to share. A beautifully illustrated book “Hampton Court Bridge through the ages” has recently been published. Click here for the website
🚧 A3 Travel Alert – Disruptions continue
The worlds longest roadworks continue…… current emergency works affecting Ockham roundabout, including getting to RHS Wisley
Please plan ahead and check the latest updates before travelling via National highways website
🐾 Pawsome Dog Club
Small doggy day-care set in 8 acres of countryside — perfect for small & medium dogs!
Pick up and drop off included (Molesey & Walton only)
£38 per dog / £60 for two from the same home.
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LOCAL NEWS
East Molesey’s Pavilion Club set to close: Let’s rally around our community
After many years as a hub for sport, leisure, and childcare, The Pavilion Club is closing at the end of December following its sale to a new owner. For decades, it has been a place where families, friends, and neighbours have come together — and its closure will be felt by many in our community.
1. Standing Together
While it’s sad to say goodbye to a local landmark, now is the time for our community to come together. Many staff members and nursery families will be affected, and supporting them through this change is something we can all do.
2. Helping Those Affected
Many people will soon be looking for new work — if you know of local job openings, please reach out.
Families who relied on the nursery “Little Crickets” will need new childcare options. Let’s share recommendations for available places and help each other through the transition.
3. Local activities & businesses are here for you
Other local nurseries, swim schools, sports, and fitness classes are ready to welcome families and keep routines going. The Nugget is here to help them spread the word.
By choosing these local options, we can help make these businesses sustainable and vibrant, and keep the money we spend circulating in our community.
Even though the Pavilion Club doors are closing, the spirit of our community doesn’t have to. Social groups, sports teams, and informal meet-ups can continue, and by standing together, we can help families, staff, and local businesses thrive.
Eels on the move: Molesey Lock marks another year of river hope
Well done to all the fantastic citizen science volunteers who helped the South East Rivers Trust check the eel monitoring trap at Molesey Lock this year! 🐟
They were thrilled to discover one last eel when removing the trap this week – bringing the 2025 total to 36 eels. Each one is a tiny champion, a story of resilience and hope for the rivers.
From April, they’ll be back at the lock with the South East Rivers Trust, following these incredible creatures on their remarkable upstream journey once again. Want to get involved ? More info here
🛠️ Princess Alice Shop – reopened
Pop in and have a look at the revamped store, now accepting donations again.
🎅🎅Not long now until the PAH annual SANTA FUN RUN 🎅🎅
An opportunity to dress up, get sweaty, and help a local charity raise funds
Suitable for all the family 5K
Nov 30th Bushy Park - Dec 14th Sandown racecourse
🎄 The Molesey Nugget Christmas To-Do List
Every year I make a big list of festive jobs — from ordering the turkey to remembering where I hid the wrapping paper.
This year, I thought I’d share it properly and turn it into The Molesey Nugget Christmas To-Do List — a printable checklist of everything to get done before the big day.
It’ll include the usual reminders, plus some local bits — last dates for ordering, local Christmas market dates, posting deadlines, and space for your own notes too.
Before I spend an evening by the fire making it look pretty, I’d love to know what you think: Your clicks will help me decide whether to make it!
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🐾FREE 🐾Dog Portrait Sessions at The Mitre - Hampton Court
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025 ⏰ Time TBC 📍 Celebrate your four-legged friend with a bespoke 20-minute photoshoot by Woof Photography. Choose from signature studio backdrops — blue, pink or cream — all professionally lit for timeless results. Fun, relaxed, and full of personality. A picture-perfect experience you’ll cherish forever. More info here
Events & Meet-Ups
🎉 Big Nuggets📣
From coffee mornings to community fairs, here’s where Molesey gathers.
Local happenings, friendly faces, and a reason to leave the house (even if it’s just for cake).
(Event details may change. Please check with organisers for the latest updates. Listings are shared in good faith but may not reflect last-minute changes)
Looking ahead
🍷 Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting – In Aid of Molesey Churches Night Shelter 📅 Friday 21 November 2025 🕖 7pm 📍 East Molesey Cricket Club, Graburn Way, KT8 9AL 🎟 £55 per head (includes 3 courses + wine tasting) | book here
🥃 Whisky & Cheese Pairing – The Walton Village 📅 14th Nov - 8 pm Part of the Beer, Wine, Whisky & Cheese Festival | hosted by Ned Clarke | four world whiskies, paired with British cheeses from Green & Lovely (Hampton Court) | £45 (includes all whiskies, cheeses, nibbles + £5 donation to Children in Need) Book here
This week/weekend
🧀🍷 Christmas Cheese & Wine Tasting – The Wine Room 📅 Wednesday 12 November 2025 🕢 7:30–9:30pm 📍 16 Bridge Road, KT8 9HA 🎄 In partnership with Green & Lovely | four exquisite wines, each paired with a handpicked artisan cheese. Perfect inspiration for your Christmas table. 💷 £50 per person | book here
🎸 Live Music: The Harvey Baker Band 📅 Saturday 8 November 2025 🕣 8:30pm 📍 The Royal Oak, West Molesey 🎟 Free entry | Get ready for a night of live tunes, good vibes, and local energy. Just turn up and enjoy!
🌅 Gentle Yoga with Carrie – Studio 366, Walton Road 📅 Friday 7th 10am | 📍Walton Road, KT12 . Whether you're just starting out or easing back into movement, these slower-paced sessions are designed for calm over cardio.🔗 Book here
🏃♀️💃🏼 Fitness at Molesey Community Centre
Fitness for Life - Gentle, fun exercise classes for older adults, led by qualified instructors. Improve fitness, make friends, and feel good. 📍 The Molesey Centre, Bishop Fox Way, KT8 2AS 🕒 Tuesdays 11:00–12:00 | Wednesdays 10:15–11:15 | [email protected] for bookings
Fitsteps Dance Fitness – dance steps meet cardio in this upbeat, drop-in session. 📍 Molesey Community Centre 📅 Tuesday’s, 7:45 PM ✅ Suitable for all levels — no experience or partner needed
St Peter’s Community Support – West Molesey 📍 St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, Ray Road, KT8 🧶 Crafts for Adults – Mondays 12:30–2:30pm Relaxed creative sessions. 🥘 Lunch Lounge – Wednesdays 11:30am–1:30pm 🍳 Community Breakfast – Thursdays from 9am | Free meals for those who need them, plus friendly company and support from Citizens Advice and East Elmbridge Foodbank. 🙌 No booking needed for any session — just drop in and say hello | more info here
📚 Book Club – Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 📅 Tues 11 Nov 🕕 6–9pm 📍 The Albion, 34 Bridge Road, KT8 9HA | free Over 18s | Join fellow book lovers for lively discussion in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This month’s pick: Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. more info
🍔 What’s On at The Poyntz Arms –
🗓️ Burger Mondays (with a free drink!) | 🎶 Irish Music Thursdays 7-9pm | 🍽️ Epic Sunday Roasts. Walton Road, East Molesey | More info🧠Weekly Quiz Night – at The Albion. £50 cash prize up for grabs. 🗓️ Wednesdays | ⏰ 7:30–10pm | 💷 £2.50 entry | Over 18s 📍 The Albion, 34 Bridge Road, KT8 9HA thealbioneastmolesey.co.uk
🧠Weekly Games Night -💥 at Europa Inn
Wednesdays |Europa Inn, 171 Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0DX🧠 Weekly Quiz Night – at The Bell 🗓️ Tuesday’s | ⏰ 7:45–10:30pm (Quiz starts at 8pm) 📍 Bell Road, East Molesey | 💷 £2 entry per person Teams up to 6 | 🏆 Cash prize for winners | The Bell Pub Restaurant in East Molesey
👶👶Mini Nuggets🛝🛝
From toddler bounce sessions to midweek mischief, here’s what’s happening in and around Molesey🌞🌞
Looking ahead
🧗 Rock Up’s 10th Birthday Bash 📅 Friday 14 November 2025 🕒 3pm–close 📍 Rock Up Climbing Centre 🎟 £10 per climber🎉 Celebrate 10 years of climbing fun with an unforgettable anniversary event book here
🧞♂️ Aladdin Panto – Molesey Musical Theatre 📅 20–23 November 2025 📍 Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, KT12 1AU | Magic, mayhem, and laughs galore — plus cheeky genies and Nobby the Panda 🐼 🎶 Songs, silliness & fun for the whole family | Tickets here
🎄 Forest Tales Christmas drop off (Indoor workshop) 📅 Saturday, 13 December 2025 📍 Refresh Centre, Molesey KT8 0DT. Step into the season’s sparkle with a day of festive fun | Kids aged 4–12 | create nature-inspired gifts. 🎨 Morning: 9:30–12:30 | Afternoon: 1–4pm 🎟 £25 per child | book here
This week/ weekend
🎶 Creative Chords Open Day – FREE EVENT | All ages welcome | Family friendly 📅 Saturday 8 November 2025 🕐 1–4pm 📍 Creative Chords Music School, 31 Walton Rd, KT8 0DH 🎟 | tea, coffee & snacks, try out instruments, snap some fun photos, and meet the lovely teaching team. A relaxed, musical afternoon - please book a session in advance here so they know how many are coming!
👣 Baby Print Wednesdays – Crafty Pots Studio 📅 Every Wednesday in November 🕚 11am & 1pm 📍 Heart Centre, Walton | Create a magical keepsake with your little one at our baby print sessions. We’ll guide you through the process in a relaxed, welcoming space — perfect for capturing those tiny toes and fingers- More info
Parent & Baby Fitness – Weekly at Elmbridge Xcel Leisure 📍 Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton-on-Thames 💷 £5 per class | Open to members & non-members 👶 Mondays at 10:30 – Parent & Baby Group Cycle 🛒 Wednesdays at 11:30 – Buggy Workout 🛒 Fridays at 10:30 – Buggy Workout 💪 Fun, energising sessions designed to help parents move, bond & thrive 🎉 Spaces are limited — early booking recommended
🏰 Magic Garden – Winter Opening Times 📍 Hampton Court Palace ❌ The Magic Garden is now closed ❌ 🎄 Reopens: 17 December – 4 January (closed 24–26 December) Palace and grounds remain open 📅 Wednesday to Sunday | 🕙 10am–4pm
👶 Baby Club Screening – Everyman Walton 📅 Tuesday 11 November 2025 🕘 9:45am 🎬 The Choral (12A · 1h 53m) | A weekly screening just for parents and babies. No baby, no entry — it’s all about the little ones (and a bit of grown-up cinema too) book here
🐱 Toddler Time Film: Tabby McTat (Singalong) 📅 Friday 7 November 2025 🕦 11:30am 📍 The Light Cinema, Addlestone 🎟 £3.50 per child Parent/carer free | book here
🧸 Half Price Soft Play – Tuesdays at Rock Up | (Term Time Only) 🕰 All Day, including after school 📍 Rock Up Climbing Centre, Walton | Enjoy soft play fun at a reduced rate — perfect for little ones and after-school energy bursts. • Standard Entry (with discount): £4.45 • Babies (6–12 months, with discount): £2.45 | book here
PLAYGROUPS
Allsorts Toddler Group – Wednesdays (term time) 📍 St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, Molesey 🕤 Every Wednesday | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM 👶 Free play, crafts & snacks for babies and toddlers ☕ Hot drinks for grown-ups | Ends with songs & a story | Facebook group here
☕ Saint Mary’s Community Café — Coffee, Connection & Soft Play
In partnership with Foxhall & Flour, exceptional coffee and a soft play area for under-5s | usual hours (term - time) Mon- Fri 9am - 3.30 | Holiday activites coming soon! No booking needed — £3 donation per child
Saint Mary’s Church, East Molesey https://www.smem.org.uk/cafe👶 Little Moles – Tuesdays (term time)📍 St Mary’s Church, East Molesey | babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups, with songs, stories, and time to connect over coffee and cake. 📍 St Mary’s Church, East Molesey |🕤 9:30–10:30 AM – Toddlers ☕ 10:30–11:00 AM – Coffee & Cake 🕚 11:00–12:00 PM – Bumps & Babies | 📝 No booking required | more info here
Petite Haven –*NEW* Riverside Stay & Play (Fridays from October) 📍 East Molesey Cricket Club, KT8 🕤 9:30 AM–12:30 PM | Ages 0–5 🧸 Soft play for little ones to explore safely ☕ Fresh coffee from the Riverside Café 🍭 Free snacks at the grand opening 🎉 Themed events for older children in the weeks to follow 📅 Every Friday First come, first served 📲 booking essential | Instagram here
Molies Playgroup – Mondays in East Molesey 📍 St Paul’s Church Hall, KT8 📅 Mondays, 9:45–11:15 AM 👶 Welcoming all pre schoolers — 👧 Older siblings welcome on inset days (not if off school sick) 🤰 Expectant mums also invited for tea, chat & support 🎨 Free play • Weekly arts & crafts • Snack time • Ride-ons ☕ Help-yourself tea, coffee & often freshly baked cake 💷 £5 per family (+£1 per sibling) 👩👧 Childminders: £4 per adult + £2 per child | facebook group here
I look forward to seeing lots of you out and about this weekend, I hope to make it along to Creative Chords on Saturday to bang and twang a few instruments, and in a quieter more reflective mood at the Remembrance service on Sunday.
Jules
Founder & Editor ( all the mistakes are mine!)
P.S It was a close run thing, but last weeks “Great chocolate debate” was won by the flake with 59% of the vote 😀
