Aberdeenshire villagers have been “delighted” with the success of a DVD delivery project aimed at providing entertainment for vulnerable members of the community during lockdown. Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/ … [Read more...]
Universal Hall to remain closed and scheduled season of films axed until further clarity over face coverings
The Universal Hall in Findhorn will remain closed until further clarity is gathered about wearing face coverings in cinemas across Scotland. This comes after the UK Government announced that people are required to wear face coverings in cinemas. The hall was gearing up to screen Jane Austen’s beloved comedy Emma, And Then We Danced and A … [Read more...]
Theatre company plants trees to offset tour emissions
A theatre company due to perform at Eden Court in Inverness is planting trees in the Highlands to offset carbon emissions from its upcoming tour. Source: Theatre company plants trees to offset tour emissions | Press and Journal … [Read more...]
Exclusive glimpse at work being done to create new north-east cinema
Work is under way to transform an abandoned north-east bingo hall into the region’s newest cinema. A £2 million project to clear out and remodel the building on Marischal Street, in Peterhead, into a modern five-screen facility has begun. Irish company Melcorpo Commercial Properties Ltd has taken on the ambitious project with Arc Cinema. Now, … [Read more...]
New £2 million Peterhead cinema progressing with support from the council
A five-screen Peterhead cinema development has been given a £200,000 boost by Aberdeenshire Council. The local authority announced the funding last night in support of plans to bring the former Gala Bingo Hall on Marischal Street back into use. Irish firm Melcorpo Property Arc Cinema has taken on the challenge of creating a £2 million cinema in the … [Read more...]
New cinema complex will open its doors in Peterhead in December
A plush new film house will open its doors in a north-east town in December. Arc Cinema does not have an official opening date, but is planning to welcome the public around Christmas at the former Gala Bingo site on Peterhead’s Marischal Street. The state-of-the-art five-screen cinema which has been hailed by Aberdeenshire Council as a … [Read more...]
