09/06/2026
Today is Grandma Molly's heavenly birthday. ❤️
Many of our Kirkham Henry family will remember Molly, not only as Miss Angela’s and Miss Ali’s ( & brother Tony’s) mum, but as a much-loved character who was always there whenever she was needed.
From helping open Kirkham School of Dancing through to the growth of Kirkham Henry, she did absolutely everything – styling hair for exams, preparing meals for visiting examiners, organising costume changes for Showtimes , chaperoning pupils to vocational examinations when parents were at work, and caring for Miss Angela’s two daughters when the demands of running the school became overwhelming. She’d go on the cruise ships when Miss Ali was producing or performing in the production shows to help sew last minute costumes and to look after Miss Ali’s daughter Sas.
Nothing was ever too much trouble. She gave her time, energy and love so generously, always putting others before herself and having an open house. Behind so many happy memories, achievements and opportunities for our pupils was Grandma Molly, quietly making things happen.
She was one of a kind, full of warmth, humour and determination, and she was loved by so many.
On her heavenly birthday, we remember her with gratitude, love and countless happy memories. Her legacy lives on in the Kirkham Henry family she helped build and nurture for so many years. Who can remember Grandma Molly getting accidentally locked in the Milton Rooms after an after show party ? Those were the days! Happy heavenly birthday Grandma Molly. 💛