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Rivoli Cinema

A campaign to save a vintage cinema in Sandown was spearheaded by founder of the Isle of Wight Film Festival, Bruce Webb in October 2013.

A whopping £140,000 was raised by the campaign but not enough to secure the purchase of the cinema, which went on to be demolished and housing built on the site.

Below are articles on which the campaign was mentioned.

14, October 2013·2 min read

Film festival founder launches crowd-funding campaign to save art deco cinema

The Sandown Rivoli Cinema is not only a great piece of architecture, but also an important piece of Island Heritage. Find out how you can help save it from demolition.

21, October 2013·4 min read

You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone

How often have you said you must check out an interesting shop or attraction, only to find out when you eventually get around to it that it's closed down?

28, October 2013·3 min read

In search of Sandown

The future fate of The Grand Hotel runs to the heart of problems facing Sandown Bay.

7, November 2013·1 min read

Save the Rivoli Cinema fundraising events

A coffee morning and a day long Soul, Funk, Jazz and Blues extravaganza aim to raise awareness and much-needed cash for the Save the Rivoli Cinema Campaign.

20, November 2013·1 min read

There’s still time to help Save the Rivoli Cinema

There are many ways you can contribute to helping save the vintage Rivoli Cinema in Sandown.

22, November 2013·1 min read

Save the Rivoli Cinema: Film screening and Q&A with Melvyn

Around £80,000 is still needed in order to Save the Rivoli Cinema. Every little helps.

10, December 2013·1 min read

£10,000 funding boost for Save the Rivoli Cinema appeal

There's still time to buy your stake in the Rivoli Cinema, whether it's tickets to future events, a seat in your name or shares in the Rivoli Picture House Limited.

4, August 2015·1 min read

Plans to demolish the Rivoli Cinema submitted to the council

The former cinema that was the focus of a campaign to save it two years ago, is now the subject of a planning application to demolish it and build housing in its place.

13, October 2015·1 min read

Plans to demolish former Rivoli Cinema recommended for refusal

The application is supported by the local ward councillor, but planning officers say the demolition of the former Rivoli Cinema "would result in the unjustified loss of a non-designated heritage asset".

21, October 2015·1 min read

Planning Committee make decision on Rivoli Cinema: Outcome a surprise

The Planning Officers had recommended refusal arguing demolition of the Rivoli Cinema would result in the unjustified loss of a non-designated heritage asset.

21, December 2015·1 min read

Save the Rivoli Cinema appeal returns donations to supporters

The appeal had strong public support and a great team of experts on hand to help, but it couldn't quite make the asking price for the former art deco style cinema.

2, September 2016·1 min read

A Hollywood ending for the cash given to save Rivoli Cinema in Sandown

Of the £140,000 returned to donors after the Save Rivoli Cinema campaign failed to reach the asking price for the former cinema (still unsold 8 months later), £3,500 has been donated to good causes around Sandown.

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