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Pavilion Cinema Galashiels to join Merlin Cinemas

Hello, Galashiels announcements and updates
 
Hello, Galashiels we are Merlin Cinemas. From 13th June, we will be the new owners of Pavilion Cinema! 
 
Updated 11th June, evening
 
We're back online! Tickets from 13th June are available to book now! This is also the case for our Movie Magic Discount Cards and Gift Cards. 
 
Updated 10th June, evening
 
Online ticket booking, Movie Magic and Gift Card sales have been temporarily switched off as planned to allow for our systems to transfer over. Service will resume on Wednesday. 
 
Updated 6th June
 
Tickets are now on sale from Friday 13th June via our website! 
 
We want to assure you that things won't change too much from what you're used to but we will be bringing a little of our Merlin magic to Galashiels with us! Ticket prices will be a little different and we will be offering allocated seating so you can choose your seats when you book. Have a look around the website but here are some quick pointers 
  • The Movie Magic Discount Card - this card has an annual charge of £15 for Adults, £12.50 for Seniors and Children. You get a free ticket when you join and a substational discount on each visit for the rest of the year on Films and Event Cinema. You also save 10% on food and drink and throughout the year you may be given access to other perks along the way. Ts and Cs apply.

  • Magic Monday! When two Movie Magic Cardholders book together you get 2 tickets for the price of 1 every Monday! 

  • The Mini Movie Deal - our special deal aimed at families, but all are welcome. Tickets are £3.99 which includes a popcorn and drink, or you have the option to buy the ticket on it's own for £2.50.

  • Super Saver screenings are priced at £5 for all, or £4 with a Movie Magic Card. 

  • Flexible Booking Charge - your have the option when booking online to pay a small amount on top which entitles you to request a refund for any reason prior to the screening if your plans change. Ts and Cs apply. 

  • Gift Cards - ours work much the same as before and will be available in person, by post or by email! Also, be assured we will be accepting any Gift Cards purchased with the previous owners until they expire. 

  • Event Cinema - bear with us, Event Cinema will be back very soon!

Please be aware Movie Magic and Gift Cards can also be purchased now but cannot be used until 13th June. Additionally, as we make the final changes to the system all online purchasing will be temporarily offline on Wednesday 11th June. 

See you soon!

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Updated 11th May 
 
The Poole family, who have lovingly operated Pavilion Cinema for the past 31 years, are moving on to new adventures! We wish them the very best. We also have over 30 years experience running cinemas and operate a group of independent cinemas across the UK. We're excited to meet you.
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Andrew Poole (Cinema Manager) said: "After 31 years of running the Pavilion Cinema we now feel the time is right to pass the baton on. Over the past 31 years, my family and I have enjoyed tremendous support from over 3 million amazingly loyal customers and we can't thank them enough for their custom, through the good times and the bad times.
 
But we leave the Pavilion cinema in very safe hands. Merlin has over 20 sites across the UK including two other Scottish sites in Ayr and Thurso.
 
Over the past three decades we have invested over £750,000 in the cinema with the conversion to digital cinema in 2011, the replacing of all our seats in 2016 and the upgrade of the sound system to Dolby 7.1 surround in 2020. We've survived the Covid crisis, the cost of living crisis a couple of writers strikes and the recent actors strike. And the cinema is still here.
 
The greatest asset this business has is its staff and without their unwavering support, hard work and dedication over the past 31 years, we wouldn't have a business to hand over to Merlin. So, I would like to thank all of them, past and present, for their time over the past 31 years. I'm delighted to say that all our employees will be transferred to Merlin with their employment continuing with them."
 
Geoff Greaves, Founder and Managing Director of Merlin Cinemas said "We look forward to continuing the fantastic work done by the Poole family in offering a wide selection of current films and providing a warm welcome to all the cinema’s customers. This much-loved venue has a rich history and a loyal audience, and we are excited to build on that legacy.  The cinema will remain open during the period of Merlin taking over and we look forward to a smooth transition."
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Your cinema won't close at any point, and we're all working hard behind the scenes to ensure as smooth a transition as we can for everyone involved. Check back for more updates.
 
See you at the movies!
 
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For media or customer enquiries, contact action@merlincinemas.co.uk
 
 

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