Mechanical Memories Magazine

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Save Dreamland Update April 2011
Jimmy Godden
The former owner of Dreamland Margate, Jimmy Godden, died on Tuesday 27 March
2012 aged 66 following a long battle with cancer. In addition to Dreamland, he also
previously owned Dymchurch's MW's Amusement Park, Folkestone's Rotunda
Amusement Park and Ramsgate's Pleasurama Amusement Park. He became a
controversial figure after closing three of the parks for redevelopment; only MW's
continues to operate, under new ownership.
His funeral was held on 11 April.
At the time of his death, Mr Godden did not have a controlling interest in Dreamland,
being a 40% shareholder of Dreamland owner the Margate Town Centre Regeneration
Company Ltd.
A decision on the recent Compulsory Purchase Inquiry is now expected June/July
2012, and should be unaffected by Jimmy Godden's death.
N ick Laister (Chairman, The Dreamland Trust)
Jan Leandro (Audience Development Officer)
www.dreamlandmargate.com
www.savedreamland.co.uk
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