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Wellington Orbit celebrates opening of new community spaces
The transformation of Wellington Orbit has reached another milestone with the completion of a new multi-use cultural hub in the heart of the town.
8 Jun 2026
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Wellington Orbit unveils next phase of expansion
Wellington Orbit will open its newly completed expansion to the public this June, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the community-owned arts centre.
9 May 2026
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Phase Two of Wellington Orbit project reaches halfway point
Phase Two of Wellington Orbit’s renovation has reached the halfway point and significant progress has been made to redevelop the historic building.
9 Oct 2025
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Wellington Orbit enters race for BIFA's 'Cinema of the Year' award
Wellington Orbit, the beloved community cinema and arts centre, has thrown its hat into the ring for the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) 'Cinema of the Year' award.
23 Aug 2025
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Independent cinemas bring creative curating to Shropshire
Across Shropshire, tickets are selling fast, with some screenings sold out, for this weekend’s film and events weekend, 11–13 July, The Rural Remix.
9 Jul 2025
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Wellington plans classic Christmas song with a twist
A special performance of ‘The 12 days of Christmas’ will be staged as part of Wellington’s Christmas lights switch on this year.
8 Nov 2024
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Wellington Orbit launches Midweek Wonders initiative
Wellington Orbit has launched its latest initiative, Orbit Midweek Wonders, aimed at providing audiences access to smaller, unique, and diverse films that aren’t widely shown across the borough of Telford & Wrekin.
1 Oct 2024
Entertainment
Community cinema brings Ghostbusters Ecto-1 car to Wellington
Wellington Orbit is set to welcome the Ecto-1 car from the film ‘Ghostbusters’, as part of the upcoming Orbit Rocks: Music from Movies event next month.
30 Jul 2024
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Wellington Orbit unveils exciting line-up of Summer Events
Wellington Orbit, the independent cinema, has announced a series of events for the community this August.
14 Jun 2024
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Wellington Orbit open event is opportunity to unveil redevelopment plans
Plans for the next phase of Wellington Orbit’s redevelopment will be unveiled at an open event in May.
30 Apr 2024
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Local cinema throws open its doors ahead of redevelopment
Wellington Orbit, a cinema and arts hub in the heart of Wellington is set to mark its 5th birthday with a special Open Weekend on 11th and 12th May.
10 Apr 2024
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Purchase of Wellington Orbit building to create cultural hub for the town
The future of Wellington Orbit has been secured as a cultural hub for the town following the purchase of the building.
6 Feb 2024
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Wellington Orbit debuts loyalty membership scheme
Wellington Orbit, a cinema and cafe in the heart of Wellington, has unveiled its latest offering – Orbit WOW, a membership scheme that brings simplicity and savings to your favourite hangout spot.
3 Oct 2023
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Wellington gets ready to rock
Wellington is getting ready to rock when a day of music and fun fills the town this September.
29 Aug 2023
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Wheels & Reels to bring super cars & movie magic to Wellington
Wellington Orbit is set to bring a day of automotive thrills and cinematic wonders to Wellington with “Wheels & Reels” – a unique event that celebrates the fusion of super cars and movie magic.
3 Aug 2023
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Wellington Orbit event will see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang visit town
Wellington Orbit, the beloved cinema, arts, and community centre, is thrilled to announce an exciting and unforgettable event for the entire community.
5 Jun 2023
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Wellington Orbit invites community to have their say in next phase of the project
Wellington Orbit has launched a community survey to help gain views on phase 2 of its project to help it best serve the local community.
18 May 2023
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Wellington Orbit celebrates another significant milestone reaching 1000 members
Wellington Orbit, a cinema, arts and community centre, has reached another significant milestone with 1000 members (shareholders) supporting the project.
17 Apr 2023
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Wellington Orbit secures long-term future with purchase of freehold
Wellington Orbit, a community cinema and arts centre, is celebrating a major step forward - the full acquisition of its premises.
1 Feb 2023
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Lights, camera, action as live cinema arrives in Wellington
Live cinema has arrived at Telford’s only independent cinema bringing a whole new genre of cinema to the community’s doorstep.
14 Nov 2022
