Exciting new-look Westway Cinema starts to take shape

IT’S full steam ahead for the opening of Frome’s much-loved Westway Cinema, which should be re-opening its doors to the public in February.

The Frome Times was invited for an exclusive look around the cinema as it is being extensively refurbished and given a sneak peak at blockbuster movies that are scheduled to be screened.

The cinema has been given a new lease of life by new owners Pat and Beryl Scott, who are looking forward to finally opening the doors.

Pat said, “No expense has been spared with the renovation. We have installed high quality 6.1 Dolby surround sound systems which are used in other cinemas and full HD projectors for all three screens.

“There’s also air conditioning throughout. You won’t need to travel out of Frome to find the best cinema experience, your local cinema has it all!

“Everything is going really well and we’re on track for an early February opening – hopefully in time for the school half-term.

“We had a very slight setback with the fire, but it didn’t cause any major problems. The team are working really hard and it’s all hands on deck! Even Tara our rescue German Shepherd is with me at the cinema all the time; she brings me good luck! She gets under the workmen’s feet, but they love her.

“We’re really excited about welcoming everyone and them seeing what we’ve done – we’ve been very busy ensuring Frome has a great cinema again.”