St Johns Leytonstone Community Cinema to launch this weekend

St John’s Community Cinema, in Leytonstone, is set to launch this weekend. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
St John’s Community Cinema, in Leytonstone, is set to launch this weekend. (Image: Newsquest)
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A new community cinema is bringing the magic of the movies to Leytonstone.

St John’s Community Cinema, based at St John’s Church on High Road, will officially launch on Saturday, February 21, with a public screening of the family favourite Back to the Future.

The project operates on a pay-what-you-can basis.

A suggested donation of £3 per person or £6 per family is encouraged to help cover running costs.

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The St John's Leytonstone website states:

"The cinema was born out of a love of film and community, in an area deeply rooted in both.

"We have a fantastic group of volunteers helping to run the Community Cinema, but we are always on the lookout for more who can help with a wide range of tasks."

"No need to book tickets, just turn up."

It adds: "There will be a bar and light refreshments at all screenings."

Drinks, snacks and food will be available for sale on the day, along with free arts activities for children.

Doors open at 1.30pm and the film starts at 2pm. 

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