Plaza Community Cinema opens its doors for free Warm Welcome Screenings this winter

In the 1960s famous film it was The Spy Who Came in from the Cold – but at the Plaza in Waterloo, everyone is welcome to go in to get a break from the bitter weather.

From now until March next year, the popular Community Cinema is offering a cosy space for people to enjoy during the winter.

It’s hosting Warm Welcome Screenings once a month with the chance to enjoy a sandwich or snack, a hot drink and a great film – all for free.

Manager Michael Woods said:

“People in the community supported us and kept us going, and this gives us a chance to support them,”

“It seems only right that we should give something back.”

The Warm Welcome Screenings began a couple of years ago in 2023, started by Christine Physick, the then director of development and education at the picture house, and funded by Sefton Council as part of their Warm Spaces project.

The following year it was funded through Sefton Council for Voluntary Service and, for 2025, The Plaza put aside funds donated by The Rotary Club and others to ensure it could continue.

“We really want to keep it going,” adds Michael. “As well as the chance for people to enjoy a snack and a drink, and a film, it breaks up the day. It gives people somewhere to go and someone to talk to.

“It’s a chance for people to chat and socialise, especially for those who might feel isolated in these colder months.”

Warm Welcome Screenings have already been held for October and November, but it’s the ones from December to March that usually get more visitors, says Michael, when the weather is at its worst.

Films scheduled to be shown (although they are subject to change) are:

* December 2: The Holiday

* January 6: Bridget Jones’s Diary

* February 3: Leap Year

* March 3: Mamma Mia!

Doors of the Crosby North Road cinema open on each of those days at 1pm and the film starts at 1.30pm. 

Everyone is welcome and there’s no need to book, just turn up.

Micheal said:

“It’s aimed at anyone who would like some company, to see a film, and who might not be able to afford to have the heating on all day at home,”

“We get the sandwiches from Hampers in St John’s Road so it’s a chance for us to support a local business too. 

“It would be nice to see as many people here as possible for the next screening. The Plaza is a cinema by the people, for the people, and we look forward to welcoming them.”

Book your tickets on the Plaza Community Cinema website.

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