Watch the moment the ribbon was cut to mark the official opening of Rotherham’s new cinema

By Gareth Dennison
Published 9th Sep 2024, 16:28 BST
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RMBC leader Cllr Chris Read cut the ribbon to officially open the Arc Cinema on Forge Island.

He was assisted on Friday afternoon by 13-year-old Ricky Keetley, who was there to see a special screening being put on for some of Rotherham’s Looked After Children.

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The cinema is the main feature of the £47 million Forge Island leisure development, which in turn is a key part of the town centre masterplan.

A day of free family-friendly activities takes place at Forge Island on Saturday, September 14, from 10am to 4pm.

The party marks the first cinema in Rotherham for 34 years and includes live music, a pop-up art gallery and more.

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