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Press and Journal
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Look back at Mega Bowl as John Lewis revamp hopes to bring back the magic to George Street
Mega Bowl on Aberdeen's George Street was a cherished spot for generations of city youngsters. It was where they would while away the hours on school holidays, and a go-to destination for high-spirited birthday parties. And at night, it would turn into a bar filled with revellers. It closed at the end of 2005, and the majority of the building was later knocked down – leaving only an unassuming frontage behind. But now, developers are looking to bring back some of the magic to forlorn George Street with massive plans to transform the old John Lewis building. Under the vision, it would become a 25-lane bowling alley with laser tag upstairs – along with a bar, restaurant and go-karting across two floors. The building actually started out life as the City Cinema in 1935. According to the Silver Screen in the Silver City book, it was 'one of the widest cinema auditoria in Scotland'. But with the rise of TV in the 1960s, new uses were being found for many buildings across Aberdeen and beyond as attendances fell. When this one closed, owners Associated British Cinema (ABC) spent £300,000 turning it into a 10-pin bowling alley known then as Aberdeen Bowl… Continuing the movie theme, actor Jess Conrad, actress Jess Foster and notorious film legend Oliver Reed opened the new venue. Throughout the following decades, it was passed to different operators and underwent a revamp in the late 1980s. It was later known as Super Bowl, where it advertised 'serious fun with a laser gun' in the form of Quasar. An advert in the Evening Express from the start of 1997 promotes its 'January Sale' – with a free Molson beer for anyone buying two games of bowling. But by the turn of the millennium it became the Mega Bowl most noughties kids now look back on with nostalgic wonder. As well as bowling lanes, the venue had a range of arcade and slot machines ready to gobble up handfuls of pocket money. Party packages would be on offer, comprising the ultimate day out of bowling and laser-quest – with a bite to eat at the cafe in between. We've gathered up some archive images showing off the venue in its glory days. Can you spot yourself in any? The area for grown-ups upstairs was home to some equally high-spirited scenes over the years. We had our photographer go along for a works Christmas night out to capture some festive fun from the early days of the 21st Century. It was in May 2005 that the first hint of trouble emerged, as the landlord put the site up for sale. Optimistic bowling bosses hoped they would be able to relocate the business. But bittersweet final games were played in 2005, as Mega Bowl closed that December – leaving 30 people out of work. Manager Alan Tough said the closure was due to rising rent costs and competition from other bowling venues In 2007, the massive rear of the building was demolished to make way for the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel – which itself shut in 2020 and is now student flats. Gallery: Looking back at the changing face of George Street in Aberdeen New Aberdeen go-karting mecca at John Lewis 'will bring forgotten George Street back to life' Gallery: Look back at nights out in The Priory over the years as fans relish return of Aberdeen nightspot
Daily Tribune
27-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Special Silver Screen show for workers
The Indian Community Welfare Association–ICRF Bahrain will be extending a special Silver Screen experience for approximately 250 workers from various sectors, on the occasion of International Labour Day 2025. The event is being supported by the Ministry of Interior and organized in association with Lulu Cares, Epix Cinema, Dana Mall and The Domain Hotel. This initiative not only aims to provide entertainment but to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of these hardworking individuals. The Silver Screen show will be held on Thursday, 1 May 2025 starting at 9.00am at the Epix Cinemas located in Dana Mall. Entry is limited and restricted to labourers / househelps. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact 32225044 or 39653007.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cinema which shows films from just £5.99 up for top award
A Bolton cinema has been shortlisted for a top award. The Light in Market Place Shopping Centre has made the final ten of the Bolton News' Best Family Entertainment Venue 2025. It opened in 2016 and has has nine 'state of the art' screens and is the only town centre cinema in Bolton. It also has a bar area. Tickets for films are from just £5.99. Since is opened it has been a huge hit and a great addition to the offering at Market Place Shopping Centre. One Google Review said: "Clean & comfortable. Friendly helpful staff. Read more: Read more: Read more: "We went on a Thursday afternoon and there were only five of us in the screen, pity more people aren't using it at only £5 per person for anyone over 60 on a Thursday, it's a bargain. Look/ask for Silver Screen." Another customer added: "Nice modern cinema based in Bolton's indoor market shopping centre. "Plenty of parking in the multistory next door. We called during the day and virtually had it to ourselves. "The Staff are nice and friendly. Very clean inside. Nice clean toilets. There's a bar serving alcohol and tea/coffee as well as snacks. A nice seating area for waiting before you go in." A third explained: "Been here a few times with my little ones for the kids screenings and it has always been a really great experience. "The staff are really friendly and welcoming, the front of house and each screen room is clean and tidy and my kids always comment on how comfy the seats are! "The food is good and reasonably priced to especially compared to other cinema chains." "Good cinema. Clean and nice staff. Tickets are affordable. Food is typical for a cinema. Been many times and will go many more," another happy punter said. You can find The Light located on the top floor of the Market Place Shopping Centre, Knowsley St, Bolton BL1 2AL To vote please pick up a copy of today's paper.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shepherd University hosts American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN, () — Some enterprising students in the Jefferson County region are taking their passion for the environment to the Silver Screen. The American Conservation Film Festival kicked off Thursday at Shepherd University as a way to champion our natural resources. President Trump's speech to Congress draws praise, criticism in western Maryland Maryland high school student William O'Toole said the festival is 'impactful.' '[It] brings a lot of awareness to people who don't know much about conservation and natural resources,' O'Toole said. Student filmmaker Luis Rosa said the message of his documentary is 'taking care of our planet.' 'We must stop overusing our natural resources,' Rosa said. Festival director Dan Trezise said the festival is focused on 'conserving our planet and loving our animals and doing what we can to make our place better.' For high school student Aymond Thatch, the festival is special.' 'Having this festival in West Virginia – it's great,' Thatch said. Fighting climate change brings activists to Hood College conference Some of the films here have been nominated for Academy Awards and have been featured on PBS and the Discovery Channel. More information about the film festival can be found . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
