Mike Mitchell… As youths we always enjoyed taking a look at the still photos displayed outside…
Jacquie Hinves… Remember it so well
Dennis Torrance… My mum worked there till late 60s till it closed she was a cleaner there . Had a cinema pass which me and my mates used bottle of beers hidden we drank in the back seats lol
Josie Lawson… My mum was usherette then became one who dealt with the money at entrance. I began casually over christmas 1965 to keep my mums job that is when she was an usherette. My Gran died on Boxing Day and she had to go over for 2 weeks.
I became friends with Julie Bull , her dad was the manager Mr Bull. Unfortunately they have all passed now.
Dennis Torrance… I was 15 when I started to use the Orion with my mates as I stated. I remember mr bull well he was ok we had a nickname for him count bull but regret that now . My mums name was ivy Torrance but surname changed to Lamb in 1970 when she remarried. Unfortunately I can’t remember you but lived in stonefield road but moved to Cheviots 1967 if that helps am retired now 65 happy memory’s of times there. In summer cartoons for kids afternoon and shall I say risky ones evening not cartoons lol
Martyn Baker… Ah “the fleapit”.
Chris Meachen… I remember the ‘dirty mac brigade’ congregating there when they were showing some of the racier type of films. I remember going there to watch something a bit more mainstream, but can’t remember what it was..
Dizz Corinne Ryder.. I remember seeing Slade in Flame there and calling it the “fleapit”!
Ralph Town… I saw the 2 Dr.Who movies there as a afternoon matinee.I had a bath when I got home!
Clifford Rose… I went there once to see the film ‘Tom Thumb’ there with my Mum and Nan.
Jacquie Hinves… I remember seeing “The Pride of Miss Jean Brody” there.
Ian Johnson… Yep remember that you could sneak in the exit and watch a movie