A NEW digital cinema will be opening in Verwood in May. The cinema at Verwood Hub will feature a new digital projection system, upgraded surround sound, a larger screen and newly released films.

To celebrate the cinema opening on Sunday, May 6, the public are invited to come to Verwood Hub on Wednesday, May 9, at 4pm to watch the new Disney film, A Wrinkle in Time. This special showing will include free popcorn and a drink with each ticket purchased.

Dan Stone, business development team leader at Verwood Hub, said: “We are really pleased that we are able to invest in some fantastic state-of-the-art cinema equipment, which will benefit both our current cinemagoers but also encourage more people to watch the latest films locally.

“We are keen to be able to make the cinema as competitive as possible so it’s great that we will have state of the art equipment and the capacity to show newer releases in Verwood.

“This event on May 9 will showcase the new cinema experience to the local community who will now be able to watch the latest films on their doorstep.”

For more information on prices and film times visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/verwoodhub

If you would like to join the team at Verwood Hub for the event on May 9, call 01202 828740 to book a place.