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You may know that Trowbridge, the County Town of Wiltshire has been without a cinema since it famous/infamous Europa Twins closed in 1982.  There has been a real political push to get a cinema back to the town for sometime now.

 The latest plan is for a 5-6 screen cinema and bowling alley within the proposed Waterside development which recently went before planners.  Several key cinema operators are said to be interested in this development.

 Here is a rather good on-line history of Trowbridge cinemas, incase you are curious.

Just came across the news that a site at Regents Circus in Swindon may be redeveloped as a cinema.  The problem with the current cinemas in Swindon are that they are all out of town.  Regents Circus is very central, infact it still contains Swindon’s grandest cinema the former Regent/Odeon now on Bingo.

For some months now a campaign has been run in Liskeard to build their own cinema.  It would appear to have a lot of support.  We wish them the very best of luck with their campaign.

 Latest news.

WTW Cinemas runs 4 cinemas in Cornwall, Padstow Cinedrome, St Austell Film Centre, Truro Plaza and Wadebridge Regal.

 David Williams who runs the company won a prestigous price earlier this year when the Plaza Truro was awarded Best Independent Cinema Award.  Further information here.

 In July they have also been celebrating the Film Centre’s (former Odeon cinema) 70th Birthday.  More information currently on their homepage.  The sad news is that the fine old Odeon/Film Centre is unlikely to see its 71st Birthday, as it is due for closure and demolition very soon.  Infact I have heard that it may be closing as soon as this month (August) so this is your last chance to see a film there.

David Williams also hopes to be the operator of the proposed new cinema in Falmouth.  For the latest on this long running saga, check out the campaign website.