A restored Paignton Picture House will become the “beacon” for the town’s regeneration, according to the team behind the project. English Heritage this week confirmed £200,000 in funding for the building, which is believed to be the oldest purpose-built cinema in Europe, opening in … [Read more...]
Caterham’s new shopping and cinema complex ‘has not been derailed by Covid’
THE developer behind a major facelift for Caterham, Surrey, which will include shops, flats and cinema screens has denied fears it could become a casualty of Covid. In January it will be two years since Ropemaker Properties submitted plans for a vast new complex to be built in Caterham Valley to Tandridge District … [Read more...]
Turkish restaurant to open in former Newmarket cinema
A new Turkish restaurant is to open in a former Newmarket cinema. The restaurant is to be set within the distinctive Doric building and former picture house on Newmarket High Street, Suffolk. Source: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/turkish-restaurant-to-open-in-former-newmarket-cinema/ … [Read more...]
Sevenoaks Stag Theatre from early beginnings
The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, began life as the Majestic Cinema 85 years ago. It was designed by George Coles for Cohen and Rafer, a company which had also built the New Picture Theatre on St John’s Hill. Source: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/bob-ogley-nostalgia-stag-theatre/ … [Read more...]
Whitley Bay cinema wins small business of the year award
Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar Cinema received the accolade at the 2020 Small Awards, beating an array of other small businesses from across the UK. Source:https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/whitley-bay-cinema-wins-small-business-of-the-year-award/ … [Read more...]
Parbold volunteers receive prestigious Queen’s Award
Volunteers from Parbold Douglas Music Lancashire and Parbold Picture House have both received the award for the exemplary work that they have undertaken within their local community... Read more: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/parbold-volunteers-receive-prestigious-queens-award/ … [Read more...]