The first weekend of the return of new release films to Midsomer Norton was a huge success, with full houses at both evening screenings.

“The audience was really enthusiastic about the quality of the projection, to the extent that at the end of the Friday screening, of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, there was spontaneous applause. This community support is vital to being able to continue to expand and develop the cinema for people of all ages to enjoy in the town,” said Alex Davis, Manager at the Midsomer Norton Community Trust.

The Sperring Trust, which gave a £15,000 grant towards the new cinema equipment, attended a reception on Friday night, just before the first screening, to unveil a plaque.

Also recognised were contributions from Midsomer Norton B&NES Councillors, Chris Watt, Paul Myers, Michael Evans and Barry Macrae from their Ward Cllr Initiative funds.

Members of the Sarah Ann Trust, who have supported the Community Cinema since its inception, joined cinema volunteers to launch the new venture.

Films coming up over the next few weeks include The Post, Coco, Darkest Hour, Early Man and Finding Your Feet. Details on screening and tickets at: www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk