About The City Brief West Molesey
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in West Molesey
West Molesey has a long history stretching back over a thousand years, from its seventh-century origins to its present-day character as a riverside community with strong connections to the Thames. Today, the area spans neighbourhoods including Cobham, Oxshott, and others, each with its own local character and community life. The City Brief exists to help residents and visitors across West Molesey stay informed about what's happening week to week, whether that’s a seasonal tour through the Molesey Old Village Conservation Area, the annual Molesey Regatta on the River Thames, or smaller neighbourhood gatherings and cultural events. Our role is straightforward: we track local events and activities across West Molesey so you don't have to piece together information from multiple sources. We cover everything from well-established fixtures like the RHS Garden Festival and Hampton Court Garden Festival to regular community events, family activities, and neighbourhood news. Whether it's organised wild swims, conservation area tours, or seasonal celebrations, we aim to give you a clear weekly picture of what's on. Molesey’s geography, its riverside setting, green spaces, and mix of historic and contemporary neighbourhoods, creates a naturally varied events calendar. We help bridge the gap between what's happening locally and residents who want to know about it. That might mean discovering a regatta or learning about a community event you’d otherwise have missed. Our coverage reflects West Molesey as it is: a place with real history, working infrastructure, and neighbourhoods where people actually live and organise events. We’re not here to oversell the area or describe what it should be. We’re here to help you find out what’s actually on this week, where local communities are gathering, and what’s worth your time. The City Brief is your weekly guide to staying connected with West Molesey’s events and civic life.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across West Molesey – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief West Molesey is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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