The Grosvenor cinema in Ashton Lane not only screens films but has a cafe that is used to hold events so there is a variety of entertainment offered. April is full of events taking place for all ages to offer something different than your usual trip to the cinema.
The "One Pound Sale" is taking place from the 16th to the 19th of April. This offers a meal for a pound in the Grosvenor Cafe. One meal for one pound, two meals for two pounds and three meals for three pounds. This is definitely not to be missed as your getting a three course meal for three pounds but you are also tasting the Spring/Summer menu before anyone else.
The Grosvenor Weekend will take place from the 4th to the 6th of May. This will feature Federation of Disco Pump, Den Haan and the Shivering Shrieks as well as many other live acts. There will also be puppet shows, a silent lunch, face painting and plenty more activities to take part in.
There's also plenty for the kids to take part in. On Saturday the 7th of April there will be an Easter Craft Corner to make cards and paint eggs, on Easter Sunday the 8th of April there will be an Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday the 14th of April there is Rod Puppet Making and on Sunday the 15th of April there is Story Telling with Maggie Smith.
This Easter Sunday the Grosvenor Cafe will be holding a 50's style party, Be-Bop-A-Lula. There will be live acts and a DJ as well as swing dancers, special 50 style makeovers and retro milkshakes. So get in the spirit and get your 50's outfits on.
Brat Pack is held every Saturday and Sunday. This is where the Grosvenor show favourite kids films for only £3, for £10 you can get the whole Brat Pack package getting a film ticket, A Brat Pack buffet, private room hire and a goody bag.
Make Your Own Coctail (MYO) is held every Friday and Saturday night from 6pm until 8pm in the mezzaine bar. This is where the bartender will teach you how to make your favourite cocktail for free, when you buy a cocktail they will show you how to make it.
There's so much to do at the Grosvenor something must suit you, so book your event now online.
Passionate about film? Want to gain some experience working in cinema? You can volunteer at the GFT. You can volunteer as little as 3 hours a week and work times that suit you. Volunteers help with the front of house and with events held at the GFT. This will allow you to work beside people with the same interests as you and build on your experience within the industry to further your career. This adds to the sense of community of the GFT as everyone gives a hand to make sure the GFT runs smoothly.
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During the recent credit crunch people are desperate to save money where they can but why should a trip to the cinema be off the cards? You can still enjoy a trip to the cinema regularly and save some money. Both Cineworld and the Odeon offer member cards to save money on tickets as well as discounts within the cinema. But what card is better value for money, Cineworld's Unlimited Card or Odeon's Premiere Club?
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Cineworld offer an Unlimited Card for £14.99 per month that will allow members an unlimited amount of tickets. This means for £14.99 a month you can go as many times as you like which will be amazing value if you are a regular attender. With adult tickets at £7.20 and all concessions £6.00 you only need to do some quick math to discover if you go to the cinema more than three times a month you will be saving money. You will also receive discounted food and drink within the cinema, invites to advanced screenings and exclusive competitions but not only this you will be entitled to discounts out with the cinema. Glasgow's Unlimited Cineworld customers can use their card for discounts in Barolo Grill, Amarone, Cafe Andaluz, Di Maggios, Hamleys and the Holiday Inn.
Now for the Odeon Premiere Club, for a basic card you will pay a starting price of £1.99 which will give you 100 introductory points to start with. From then on when you buy anything in the Odeon you can use your card to save up points that you can spend within the cinema. For every £1 spent within the cinema you will receive 10 points that you can save up to spend on tickets or food and drink. With the card you will also receive discounted tickets on a Tuesday plus exclusive competitions. With an adults ticket at £7.30 and concessions at £5.90 you will only be able to use your card for a free ticket after a few trips to the cinema.
So Cineworld or Odeon? Well for regular cinema goers the Cineworld Unlimited Card will save you more money. The Odeon may not be asking you for £14.99 a month, every month but if you enjoy your cinema time then it will be worth the money. So why not join? Get a discounted meal, go and see four films in one day and then spend two nights for the price of one in the Holiday Inn.
