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Another great film review from our fellow film reviewer Jacob James. Tired of this terrible, gloomy, greyscale reality? Then come revisit Pandora. Filled with lush colours, breathtaking scenery, beautiful waters, and big blue men. Come back to Pandora today. (Disclaimer: don’t bring a large drink. It’s going to be a long ride). Well, they said […]
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Last week, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Founder Directors, Fiona Hunter, at the age of 74. In 2012 a campaign was started to ‘Save the Clifton’ cinema in Wellington. The proposal was to re-open it with theatre, cinema and arts/community centre facilities. In 2013 ‘Clifton Community Arts […]
Read full postEver wondered what would happen if Gordon Ramsay decided to host an event that was one part Midsommar and other part Dangerous Game?
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Live cinema has arrived at Telford’s only independent cinema bringing a whole new genre of cinema to the community’s doorstep. Wellington Orbit, a community cinema and arts centre in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire has recently acquired equipment thanks to a grant from Wellington Town Council, which enables it to host live cinema event screenings. […]
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Telford’s only independent cinema is rolling out the red carpet to support local filmmakers Greyhound Productions with a premiere of their new short film. Wellington Orbit, a community cinema and arts centre continues to show its support to the community with the upcoming red-carpet premiere of ‘Rats’, a short-film drama produced by Greyhound Productions based […]
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In collaboration with Telford & Wrekin Council, Wellington Orbit are delighted to be screening The Woman King with an opening night, red-carpet premiere as part of the events taking place in the borough during Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of black people throughout history. Each year, the […]
Read full postWe have made the decision to close on Monday 19th September, to give our staff and guests the opportunity to celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II whilst she is laid to rest. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this and will be open as normal from Tuesday 20th September. Anyone with […]
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The community-owned cinema in Telford, Wellington Orbit is gearing up for expansion with a community share offer, launching to the public this week. The concept of being funded by the local community is familiar to the cinema, having been originally launched this way back in 2013. Locals, and not so local supporters such as Ken […]
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Wellington Orbit, a not-for-profit organisation which opened in May 2019, has been included in the Levelling Up Fund bid for Wellington, submitted by Telford & Wrekin Council to the Government for consideration. The bid for the Orbit is over £1.4m which if successful will build on the success of the cinema and help to provide […]
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Do you want to support your local community whilst learning new skills and making new friends? why not volunteer in our cafe/cinema in the evenings and get both! We are looking for volunteers for our evening shifts to help give our cinema guests the magic of cinema experience. Whether you just want to offer […]
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