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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

Over 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. in their cars." and sizes, from convertibles to classic 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 "The digital in-car speakers produced excellent quality sound and people could be heard singing and clapping along to the films Making the most of the weather, film his convertible dressed as Elton John fans arrived in vehicles of all shapes to watch Rocketman on Sunday. and Elliot from Trowbridge arrived in cars and camper vans. As it was The digital in-car speakers produced over 30°C on all three days, guests excellent quality sound and people were allowed to sit outside their could be heard singing and clapping cars (whilst social distancing), which 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

was to have their food delivered by roller skating waiters and waitresses. They also commented on how safe they felt thanks to the health and safety measures we had taken. Our next event is the Innox Market on Sunday 20 September, where there will be food, drink and craft stalls, live music and freshly cooked takeaway food on offer. The market runs from 9am to 3pm in the Innox Mills car park at the end of the Trowbridge train station car park and entry is free. We also have a number of other exciting events in the pipeline, so watch this space!"

To find out more follow @InnoxMills and see the Innox Market website.