Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.
The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!
As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.
We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.
This includes:
Additional signage
No adverts or trailers
Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down
The cinema isn’t filled to capacity
Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film
15 min interval
Extra cushions & alternative seating available
If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!
Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).
Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.
Please see here for our Accessibility Document.
A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.
The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!
(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)
Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.
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Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.
A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.
An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.
HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.
Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.
A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need.
An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.
Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.
Look at our Photo social story and read our Access Statement which can be used to see the venue before your visit. There is also a 3D tour of the cinema available here.
What’s different about these screenings?
The sound is lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available), the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%.It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break. It’s ok to make noise if you need.
Our staff have all received Dimensions UK training, and we’ll make sure it’s a friendly, welcoming and safe environment.
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