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CINEMA RETROW A HUGE SUCCESS Innox Mills was abuzz in August as a new drive-in cinema event rolled into our county town.
Over 2000 people visited Cinema Retrow over 3 days
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ver 2,000 people visited Innox Mills in Trowbridge in August to see 11 popular feature films screened on a giant 60sq.m screen over a three-day event. Many were local, but some came from as far afield as Bristol, Winchester, Swindon and London.
added a fun, summer picnic feel to the drive-in cinema experience. A number of film fans brought along props and toys to reflect their film's theme. A family of young Lion King fans shared their picnic rug with a small pride of cuddly Simba lion toys and Elliot from Trowbridge arrived in
"The digital in-car speakers produced excellent quality sound and people could be heard singing and clapping along to the films in their cars." Making the most of the weather, film fans arrived in vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from convertibles to classic cars and camper vans. As it was over 30°C on all three days, guests were allowed to sit outside their cars (whilst social distancing), which 4
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his convertible dressed as Elton John to watch Rocketman on Sunday. The digital in-car speakers produced excellent quality sound and people could be heard singing and clapping along to the films in their cars. The
roller skating waiters and waitresses whizzed delicious freshly cooked burgers, spicy hot dogs, vegan wraps, ice cream, sweets, popcorn and chilled drinks to the cars, all ordered via an in-car smartphone app. As people were driving out, many asked when the next drive-in will be taking place and a 75 year-old lady said it was the best time she'd had in years! Jonathan Dean, owner of the Innox Mills site which hosted the event, said: "We were so pleased that our Cinema Retrow drive-in events were such a success. It's very satisfying being able to put on a large event in these strange times. We've had some wonderful feedback from people complimenting our friendly team and saying what a fun idea it
