Volunteers wanted to help with running of town’s new cinema

Set to open later this month, the Wellington Orbit Community Centre is looking for volunteers to work in the cafe, bar and cinema, as well as stewards to help organise events.

The 63-seat cinema will screen a varied selection of films as well as the latest releases, with the Children's Cinema club running on Saturday mornings.

Specific screening days will also be organised for people living with dementia and learning difficulties.

A full day to evening menu offering locally sourced food is set to implemented, along with special themed film and food events.

More information on the centre can be found at wellingtonorbit.co.uk

Wellington Town Council chose to use its £150,000 Telford 50 Legacy Fund grant to support the Wellington Orbit project.

The grant is part of a £750,000 scheme funded by Telford & Wrekin Council’s £2m Telford 50 Legacy fund.

It will give £150,000 to the borough’s five main town councils, including Wellington.

Councillor Cindy Mason-Morris, mayor of Wellington, said: “This is perhaps the most exciting community led project in Wellington’s recent history and will benefit generations to come – a great legacy of Telford’s 50th anniversary.

“It will provide people with the arts and cultural centre they’ve been asking for, for many years.

“It is set to become a key meeting point, attracting people to spend more time and money in Wellington.

“It will also create new jobs and volunteering opportunities.

“We do hope it will become a focal point for people in the community as well as boosting local businesses.”

Councillor Lee Carter, cabinet member for economic development said: “The refurbishment or purchase of community buildings and facilities is one of the key themes people have told us they wanted the Telford 50 legacy funding to support.

“We are delighted that this grant is helping this long sought- after cinema and arts centre become a reality very soon after a five year campaign by the Clifton Group.”