Huge outdoor cinema to hit Nuneaton town centre

An outdoor cinema will provide the centrepiece to a popular summer event that is returning for the third year running.



Nuneaton Lives will be back with a bang for 2016 with a massive array of events including a huge screen showing a trio of hit films.

The event will hit the town centre on Saturday, July 2 between 10am and 6pm and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council want everyone to go along and enjoy the fun.

The outdoor cinema will be created in George Eliot Gardens in Riversley Park.

Free movies will be shown starting with 'Frozen Sing-along' at 10.30am.

This will be followed by 'Dad's Army' at 12.30pm and then finally 'Star Wars - The Force Awakens' at 3pm, subject to permission from the distributor.

There will also be 100 over-sized cushions for film fans to sit and relax on.

Visitors to the town are also being urged to dress up as their favourite characters from the trio of movies.

In the town centre there will be an abundance of performances and activities for all to enjoy.

Anker Radio will be providing entertainment throughout the day, along with Phase One Steel Band, Punch and Judy, Julie Bromage Dancers and Celebrity Jazz.

For Star Wars fans there is also a chance to go along to Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery to see 'Galaxy in the Gallery', which is a new exhibition featuring rare and vintage sci-fi toys and memorabilia.

This is the third year in a row that the event has taken place and has become hugely popular.

It started back in 2014 when the huge Godiva puppet roamed the streets of the town centre and then it came back to entertain everyone in 2015.

Ian Powell, director - regeneration and public Protection, said: "I am delighted to see this years Nuneaton Lives back with a great idea, sorry a huge idea.

"See George Eliot Gardens like you have never seen it before.

"The open air cinema is great for all the family to enjoy a fantastic day out, bring a picnic, bring a light sabre, because this will defiantly bring a smile to your face."

For further information about the event and activities visit http://www.nuneatonlives.co.uk