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12Michael Tue 15-Mar-16 17:31:49

I have been tempted to try this out, despite most films that are shown are shown at the same time or just before DVD release dates.
Mick

Aepgirl Wed 16-Mar-16 14:17:40

I had no idea that cinemas offer this. I must check it out as I enjoy going to the cinema but rarely go because of the price.

pompa Wed 16-Mar-16 15:15:52

Orange Wednesdays vanished when EE took over Orange. But there are other mid weeks deals. Only go to the cinema when the film warrants a big screen, otherwise we wait for it on DVD.

Dianic Wed 16-Mar-16 15:20:42

Wow, this sounds brilliant! I've just found that our local Odeon in Mansfield has Silver Cinema for £3 - bonus is it's wheelchair accessible too. Now I have to pop up there and ask them if DH will be able to transfer to a comfy seat, not remain in his wheelchair... That's why we stopped going to "Orange Wednesdays". They used to make us sit down the front, no matter how empty the place was and he got dreadful neck ache from sitting in his chair for so long. Fingers crossed times have changed!

witchygran Wed 16-Mar-16 17:04:45

Only found out about Silver Screen a few months ago and now go every month or so with a friend. £3, including tea or coffee and biscuits beforehand, wonderfully comfortable new cinema and lovely to be with a generation of people who know how to behave! The OH says he doesn't like going to the cinema during the day but thinks nothing of sitting watching sport of all kinds on TV during the day!

Treebee Wed 16-Mar-16 19:25:10

Saw Brooklyn at the Odeon a couple of weeks ago in the Silver Cinema showing.
A full room, and we groaned and chuckled in unison which was nice.
Not so nice to head for my seat to find it already occupied. Thankfully there was a free seat on the other side of the aisle.

RAF Wed 16-Mar-16 20:10:39

Had the same experience as Newquay, plus the number of Zimmer frames and walking sticks meant that it took 20 minutes to get everyone seated. I think I will have to age a fair bit more before I will contemplate that again!

Sararose Thu 17-Mar-16 19:19:01

My husband and i used to go to The Silver screen regularly and thought it was great value at £3 ahead including coffee and a biscuit. They usually show the sort of films we enjoyed. My husband is in hospital now so can't go but I saw Bridge of Spies last week and it was a good afternoon out even on my own. It has proved very popular as there are now four Silver Screen events every week.