Lancaster Lockdown cinema club a success for organisers

The very first Lancaster Lockdown cinema club drive-in movie event has proved a success with some shows almost sold out.
By Michelle Blade
Published 5th Aug 2020, 12:26 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2020, 12:32 BST
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The drive-in movie event is running for just three weeks but has been a positive experience for people who have attended.

Hannah Horner of Lancaster Lockdown Cinema Club said: "We are delighted to be able to bring this Covid-19 safe event to Caton with just a three week run in these uncertain times.

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"It has been well received with some shows almost sold out. After months of being locked down to see the positive reaction on peoples faces as they have a family outing or date night is really nice and we are so pleased with the reviews we have been receiving."

Cars arrive at the drive-in cinema. Photo: Kelvin StuttardCars arrive at the drive-in cinema. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Cars arrive at the drive-in cinema. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Lancaster Lockdown Cinema Club has announced a new total price of £25 per car for those attending the Lancaster Lockdown Cinema Club drive-in movie event.

Lancaster Lockdown Cinema Club said on their Facebook page: "We are delighted to announce that following the confirmation from the Association of Festival Organisers that our Drive in Cinema is able to benefit from the reduced 5% rate in vat and after renegotiation with our booking system we are now able to offer a new total price of £25 per car!

"Our other offers of Admit1 for £17.50 & Parent & 1 child for £20 are now available too.

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"For anyone who has already booked a ticket thank you so much for your support. We will be in touch with you shortly with a great offer or a refund for the difference.

The cinema screen. Photo: Kelvin StuttardThe cinema screen. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
The cinema screen. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

"We are so chuffed that this will mean that more people can enjoy a unique experience in a rural setting.

"Yes we know that you can see these films on Netflix, but we have all been watching Netflix at home for months!

"Yes you might have seen them before but this is an experience of a drive in movie on the largest digital screen in the north of England in one of the most beautiful settings in the north of England. It is an experience not be missed."

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The films are being shown at Elm Grove Field, Crook O'Lune, Lancaster Road, Caton, LA2 9HX. Two miles from Junction 34 M6. Follow A683 signposted Caton/Kirby Lonsdale.

A vintage car similar to the one in the film Grease was at showing. Photo: Kelvin StuttardA vintage car similar to the one in the film Grease was at showing. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
A vintage car similar to the one in the film Grease was at showing. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Here are the films being shown:

August 5: The Wizard of Oz, Moulin Rouge, Blade Runner 2049.

August 6: Sonic the Hedgehog, The Lost World Jurassic Park, Snatch.

August 7: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beetlejuice, David Copperfield.

August 8: Toy Story, Back to the Future, Reservoir Dogs.

August 9: Frozen II, Shaun of the Dead, Kill Bill Volume I.

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August 12: Film listing to be announced, The Sound of Music, Film listing to be announced.

August 13: Trolls World Tour, Labyrinth, Kill Bill Volume II.

August 14: Alice through the Looking Glass, Military Wives, Knives Out.

August 15: Monsters, inc, Hocus Pocus, V for Vendetta.

August 16: The Addams Family, The Greatest Showman, film listing to be announced.

Book now at https://driveinmovie.club.

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