The newest cinema in Eltham opened last week with lots of school children dressing as their favourite film characters.
At a special premiere event held on April 25 by the Leader of the Council Cllr Danny Thorpe, pupils from local primary schools walked the red carpet dressed as their favourite film characters.
They were joined by local stakeholders and other dignitaries who got a sneak peak inside Vue before it officially opened to the public in the afternoon.
Vue will be open seven days a week and has six screens so you never miss out on seeing your favourite films and tickets will be just £6.99.
To mark the opening of the cinema, which is operated by Vue Entertainment, Cllr Danny Thorpe unveiled Hollywood style bronze handprints that were kindly sponsored by Willmott Dixon, the main contractor.
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Cllr Danny Thorpe said: “I’m delighted that Vue and Nandos have both opened their doors to the public. There has been such a buzz on the high street as the final touches have been happening.
"There are not many councils who can say they have bought cinema magic back to their town centres, as well as jobs and new restaurants.”
As part of a Council's masterplan for the town centre, Eltham has benefited from a major £6.6m improvement scheme, primarily funded by Transport for London, which has made it more attractive for people walking and cycling.
As part of this work, pavements have been significantly widened, trees have been planted, benches have been installed and there are now cycle lanes and a 20mph speed limit.
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Lian Bentley, Vue Eltham’s General Manager, commented: “Eltham is a vibrant town and we’re delighted to be opening in a prime location on the high street. We look forward to welcoming customers to enjoy the full Vue experience and introduce them to the very best in big screen entertainment.”
Eltham is one of the three major town centres in the Royal Borough, along with Greenwich and Woolwich.
Historically important as the place where Henry VIII grew up, it is a thriving centre with a mix of national brands and independent shops.
Work is now underway on a Sky Café and a pizza restaurant, which will be opening in the coming months.
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