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On Saturday 31 August 2024, cinemas across the UK will once again offer everyone the opportunity to experience the joy of cinema from just £4* including Wellington Orbit. Cinema First is delighted to announce that National Cinema Day, the popular one day celebration of cinemagoing, is back! Now in its third year, National Cinema Day […]
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The Board of Wellington Orbit would like to inform members that Phil Morris-Jones has announced his decision to step down as Chairman. Stepping into his shoes will be John McGregor, who brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to the local community. Phil will continue to serve as Vice-Chair, ensuring his expertise remains […]
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The producer of Chuck Chuck Baby, a new film shot in North Wales, is visiting Wellington Orbit for a Q&A session in August. Anne Beresford spent Spring 2022 on set in Flint, filming the story of working-class female friendship, love and empowerment set around a chicken factory. The film was released this week to UK […]
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Wellington Orbit, an independent cinema in Wellington, Shropshire, is delighted to announce a series of events for the community this August. The schedule includes music performances, family activities, and car displays, providing diverse entertainment for all the family. “We’re thrilled to bring an action-packed line-up of events this summer!” said Damian Breeze, General Manager at […]
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volunteer spotlight
“My name is Jan, I have worked at the orbit for 16 months. On retiring from full time work I needed something to stimulate me. It is such a rewarding job, love the way the staff treat people. I have also learnt how to respect people with additional needs and disabilities. Nothing is ever too […]
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“I have volunteered at the Orbit since it opened 5 years ago. It is a truely great place to work. I’ve made friends for life, we really are like a family. It’s wonderful to give something back to the community and see the Orbit thrive and grow and all our customers, old and new tell us […]
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I joined the Orbit as a volunteer about 18 months ago. Having been retired for several years I felt I needed a new focus. The Orbit is so friendly and totally accepting of everyone. We have lots of regular customers and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I think it is a valuable asset to the […]
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“Working at Wellington Orbit has been a truly enriching and fulfilling experience for me. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the cafe, combined with the camaraderie among the managers and volunteers, has made it a second home for me. I’ve had the opportunity to develop my interpersonal and teamwork skills through daily interactions with both […]
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I started working at the Orbit just over a year. It’s such a special place to me. When I started at the Orbit, I was very shy, had low self- esteem and didn’t have many friends. I just moved into the Wellington too. In a year, just one year. I have a group of friends […]
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My name is Midori, and I am Japanese. Soon after I began volunteering, I’ve made some very good friends. Honestly, my English is not perfect. However, everyone is kind and tries to communicate clearly, often teaching me new words. Sometimes they patiently help me with difficult pronunciations, like “squirrel,” and they gently corrected me when […]
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