Sam Hinde
27th June 2019Happy memories of this place. Hoping to bring my kids to something when we visit next. Looking forward to seeing the refurb.
Restore the glory @ Keswick Alhambra Cinema
by Carol Rennie in Keswick, England, United Kingdom
We did it
On 27th June 2019 we successfully raised £13,832 with 347 supporters in 42 days
You've helped us restore and light the antique tin panelling and cast iron radiators: click below left FB project link for progress updates.
by Carol Rennie in Keswick, England, United Kingdom
Juliet Henderson
27th June 2019We are pleased to help with the refurbishment of this historic cinema Axel Lederer and Juliet Henderson
Louise Snowdon
27th June 2019I've been to the Keswick Film Festival on and off since 2005 and The Alhambra has always been a huge part of why I keep coming back. It's a lovely quirky Cinema and deserves a bit of care and attention. Louise, Newcastle.
Anne Elizabeth Manger
26th June 2019Good luck for the next phase of refurbishment. The Alhambra is a very special place.
Kathie Beales
26th June 2019Can't wait to see the renovation work!
Rebecca Smith
26th June 2019Best of luck...looking forward to seeing the finished look
Kate Rees
26th June 2019Love my local indie cinema!
yvonne.ramage
26th June 2019We always try to see a film at the Alhambra, when we holiday in Keswick.
Janita Smith
26th June 2019So glad the cinema is being renovated. It’s a beautiful place
Liz Byfield
25th June 2019I love this cinema
Liz Byfield
25th June 2019I love this cinema
Tim Chittenden
25th June 2019Good luck with the renovations
Amanda Silk
25th June 2019The Alhambra is unique and has provided us with many happy hours of entertainment over decades. Long may it flourish!
Amanda Silk
25th June 2019The Alhambra is unique and has provided us with many happy hours of entertainment over decades. Long may it flourish!
richardcdale
24th June 2019Looking forward to seeing the cinema when it reopens
Clive Nixon
24th June 2019Looking forward to seeing the results of the crowd funding !
Joan Westwood
24th June 2019Have had a home here for nearly 30 years and support The Alhambra Cinema
Sylvia Pilling
24th June 2019The cinema is one of the reasons people are anxious to live in Keswick.
Teresa Elizabeth Longley
24th June 2019This cinema is brilliant. I'm looking forward to seeing it in all its glory.
Dave & Pat jwilliams
19th June 2019Love the Alhambra cinema
Anthony Apollo Judge
18th June 2019How do, I hope the restorations go all reet. I had such a good time visiting your brilliant Cinema last year. I’m looking forward to visiting again soon. Best regards, Anthony Apollo
Carmel Bell
18th June 2019Fantastic cinema. See you again in August.
Adam Edmondson
15th June 2019Love the place, looking forward to seeing it restored
Jane Sutton
15th June 2019The Alhambra has happy memories for me from childhood to present day. Well done on the crowdfunding and refurb, can’t wait to see it when I bring Elsa to see Andre Rieu
Castlerigg Hall Caravan Camping Glamping
14th June 2019Wishing you every success with the renovation work, looking forward to visiting when the work is complete.
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Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.
£7 or more
46 of 50 claimedKeswick Alhambra branded mug
Add our Keswick Alhambra mug to your collection, so you think of our free tea and coffee every time you have a brew! Only available for collection in person (we are trying to make money rather than spend it!)
£10 or more
9 of 100 claimed1 ticket for a standard film
One ticket for any standard-priced film July 2019 to Aug 2020.
£20 or more
45 of 50 claimed2 tickets for a standard film
2 tickets for any standard-priced film July 2019 to Aug 2020
£20 or more
11 of 100 claimed2020 Friend of the Alhambra Card
Buy your 2020 Friend of the Alhambra card early (one complimentary ticket for immediate use, plus £1.50 ticket discount on every screening in 2020).
£40 or more
7 of 50 claimed2 special event tickets
2 tickets for any live event/special screening July 2019 to Aug 2020
£50 or more
2 of 4 claimedBonus £50 Inscription and 2020 Friend card!
Adding additional £50 inscription and Friend cards, as don't want to turn anyone down who wants to donate in exchange for this!!
£100 or more
12 of 50 claimedBehind the scenes, inscription, 2020 Friend card
Inscription on our "wall of supporters", 2020 Friend of the Alhambra card (with one free ticket for immediate use), and invitation for up to 5 people to a screening of "Lights, camera, Alhambra..." and a guided tour of the cinema and its hidden original features by Carol and/or Alan Tom Rennie, who has run the Alhambra for a quarter of its 105-year-old history. We will host a series of these events as numbers demand, at various dates in 2019/20
£500 or more
2 of 4 claimedHost your own cinema event/party
3-hour venue hire, to include licensing of the film of your choice, and up to 240 guests for your very own private screening - for a party, a present, a charity event, or to reward your clients - offer valid till end 2020, date and time to be mutually agreed with the Alhambra, and subject to our ability to secure the film print and licence for the screening. If we can get the film quad poster, that's yours too!
£50 or more
50 of 50 claimedInscription and 2020 Friend of the Alhambra card
Inscription of your name on our "wall of supporters" plus your 2020 Friend of the Alhambra card (with one complimentary ticket for immediate use and £1.50 off all tickets in 2020)
£150 or more
6 of 6 claimed'Golden ticket' stalls seat reservation
With your golden ticket, we will hold your favourite seat for you until 10 minutes before every standard-priced film: mum will create a special reserved sign just for you, so you will never find your favourite seat usurped. (You still have to pay for your ticket though!) Stalls only, but speak to us if you have a yen for a balcony seat that is not one of our most commonly used seats, as some might be possible...