Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema

Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema is an independent cinema and community hall in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It operates as a Welsh charity and describes itself as being at the heart of film and community in the Gwendraeth Valley. The venue is located on Carmarthen Road, next to Cross Hands Primary School, with an ample parking area adjacent to the Hall. The cinema generally shows blockbusters and smaller films three times a week, typically on Friday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, with doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Saturday matinees at 2pm are sometimes offered. Because it cannot always compete with commercial multiplexes such as Apollo, Vue or Odeon for first-week releases, it aims to screen big films as close to the initial release as possible. Its programme also includes themed film nights, Back On The Big Screen events where dressing up is encouraged, and Silver Screenings that include a cuppa, a chat and cake. Beyond film, the Hall hosts several live events, including regular comedy nights, tribute acts and variety nights. A representative example is "The History of Music Variety Show – Part 2," presented by Chat Productions, featuring performers, choirs and entertainers, with a full licensed bar. The venue positions itself as an affordable service to the communities of Carmarthenshire, with a very reasonable pricing structure so that all in the county can afford to come and watch a film. Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema is a small, community-focused exhibitor rather than a commercial multiplex chain. Its identity combines a traditional public hall with a working cinema, and its mission emphasises accessibility, local service and a varied programme of films and live entertainment.

Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema is a cinema and public hall in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Public information describes it simply as a cinema in Llanelli, Wales, reflecting its location within the wider Llanelli area and Carmarthenshire. The venue operates as an independent Welsh charity and serves the Gwendraeth Valley and surrounding communities. The Hall is situated on Carmarthen Road in Cross Hands, next to Cross Hands Primary School, with an ample parking area adjacent to the building. Directions published by the cinema note that visitors coming from the roundabout or the M4 should take a right at the Cross Hands traffic lights, while those coming from the Llanelli area via Tumble should take a left at the lights and follow the road up about 400 metres; the Hall is then on the left. As a working cinema, Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema generally shows blockbusters and smaller films three times a week, typically on Friday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, with doors opening 30 minutes before all times. Saturday matinees at 2pm are sometimes offered. The cinema acknowledges that it cannot always compete with commercial multiplexes such as Apollo, Vue or Odeon for first-week releases, but it aims to screen big films as close to the initial release as possible. Its programme includes themed film nights, Back On The Big Screen events with dressing up encouraged, and Silver Screenings that include a cuppa, a chat and cake. In addition to film, the Hall hosts live events including regular comedy nights, tribute acts and variety nights. One example from its published programme is "The History of Music Variety Show – Part 2," presented by Chat Productions, described as a family variety show featuring performers, choirs and entertainers, with a full licensed bar. The venue also maintains a gallery showcasing team photos, building history and community events. The cinema frames its mission around community service and affordability, stating that it offers a service to the communities of Carmarthenshire with a very reasonable pricing structure so that all in Carmarthenshire can afford to come and watch a film. It also notes that health and safety conditions apply and directs visitors to its website for further information. The organisation presents itself as being at the heart of film and community in the Gwendraeth Valley.

Independent, charity-run community cinema and hall offering affordable film and live entertainment in the Gwendraeth Valley and Carmarthenshire.

• Film screenings

  Blockbusters and smaller films generally shown three times a week, typically Friday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, with occasional Saturday matinees at 2pm.

• Live comedy nights

  Regular comedy nights hosted at the Hall.

• Tribute acts

  Tribute acts included in the venue's live events calendar.

• Variety nights

  Variety nights such as "The History of Music Variety Show – Part 2" presented by Chat Productions.

• Themed film nights

  Themed film nights offered as part of the cinema's programme.

• Back On The Big Screen events

  Events where dressing up is encouraged.

• Silver Screenings

  Screenings including a cuppa, a chat and lovely cake.

1. 1Cross Hands Cinema | Enjoy Movies & Events — Book Todaycrosshandshallandcinema.co.uk
2. 2The History of Music Variety Show - Part 2 — Cross Hands Cinemacrosshandshallandcinema.co.uk
3. 3What We Do | Experience Local Films - Join the Community Now — Cross Hands Cinemacrosshandshallandcinema.co.uk
4. 4Gallery | Discover & Engage Today — Cross Hands Cinemacrosshandshallandcinema.co.uk
5. 5Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinemawikidata.org