We’ve been meaning to do this for a while! So without further ado..
If you plan to join us at one of our outdoor cinema experiences, here’s a few things you might need to know, the who's and the what's, and some frequently asked questions:
▪️What time does the movie start?
Times do vary as our screenings start at sunset! This can be from 7-8pm or up to 9:30-10pm too. Please check updates with each event to double check with the date.
▪️Can you start it earlier?
Our cinema nights with Inflatable Flix are screened on their awesome inflatables. For best picture quality we have to wait til the sun’s set so you can enjoy and see the whole movie!
While we’re considering ways round being able to host earlier screenings in the future, we currently save our movie magic for the moonlight.
▪️What time does the event open?
We usually open a few hours before the movie, approx 6pm. If we have extras and activities on beforehand, the events may start earlier in the afternoon. Please check and confirm for each event.
▪️What time does the event end?
Depending on the start time a movie may finish for 9pm or in the summer up to 11pm. Before the clock strikes midnight..
▪️Is there seating?
We have provided inflatable sofas at previous events. Some were great, some slowly sank! We opted for bring your own chairs and allow anything from a homemade box of cushions, camping chairs, dining chairs, beanbags, picnic blankets and of course a snuggly paddling pool..
We have some magical moments camping chairs available to hire on the way for future events. These will be able to pre book as an add-on.
▪️What’s included with a VIP Pitch?
Again this can vary with each event, please check the additional information when selecting this as a booking. This usually includes your front row patch with the best view of the screen! We limit this area depending on size of the location and screen. Approx max 50 guests.
▪️How many people is this for?
Varies too. Some can be booked as a group or family ticket for 4. Check on the additional info on the ticket links when booking to confirm. Sometimes they can be purchased individually, and/or as an add-on to your VIP Pitch ticket.
▪️How big is the screen?
Depending on the audience size we increase the screen size as and when/where we can. Inflatable Flix have 3 giant screens that go up to 23ft
▪️Do you have food and drinks?
Traders can vary but we aim to have a few treats, food and drinks stands at each movie night. Check stall details for each event. We have found joy in ordering a deliveroo to the green and joining forces with Wood Fired Pizza Cheadle for future events. Order your pizza and have it delivered.
▪️Is there a bar?
Not on the green. Especially if a child friendly movie. Some venues we have a bar such as Abney Park so check details for which event you are attending.
▪️Can I bring a picnic?
Depending on the venue. On the green, yes!
▪️What if an events rescheduled?
We always do our upmost to divinely time our events and will only rearrange or reschedule dates if circumstances are unprecedented. We have previously rearranged an event due to an electrical storm and rescheduled it for the following week. Any guests unable to attend a new date can receive a code to rebook onto the next upcoming events.
▪️Can I get a refund?
We don’t currently offer refunds for events but all unprecedented circumstances will allow tickets to be transferable.
▪️How long is a transferable ticket valid for?
Currently approx 12 months although we’ll allow leeway.
▪️How much are tickets?
Standard tickets are from £8. Please check dates for early bird discounts. We start these tickets from £6 and have family tickets available also.
▪️Do I need a cinema tickets if I book VIP?
Currently yes. We used to combine the ticket cost when we included chairs and will look to find other options. A VIP Cinema Pitch is to reserve you patch and is an add on. Cinema tickets are still required.
▪️Do you have toilets?
We have had and working on access to another community toilet and depending on the venue we get porta loos where possible and have our save the day pop up loos.
▪️What films are you showing next?
So far we have Sing the Movie in July. The Greatest Showman in August and a Halloween Special booked too. We plan to add a few more in this year and oh what the hell, double it for 2023 too!
We aim to show more movies and have more dates AND we’re working with a few collaborators at the moment to bring you more Magical Moments Movie Nights in different locations. And guess what, not just in Cheadle!
▪️Movies we aim to screen on a green:
The Rocky Horror
Moana
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again
Bohemian Rhapsody
A Star is Born
Jurassic Park
The one with Elton..
Grease
Pitch Perfect
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Frozen
What would you like to see?
Follow the link to message us or email magicalmoments@onthegreenevents.co.uk
Would you like to collaborate? Get in touch.
We hope you enjoy your magical moments with us!
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Note from Nat:
While some know and some don’t, I used to point blank try to hide it many a time, but aside from my amazing team and supportive sisters, a lot of these moments are created by this once over excited volunteer who took a side hobby to another level/way of life. To me it's not only for the cause, not just because I get over excited and can’t help it, but to me this is my ikigai and I feel I'm here to do this. I questioned it and myself for long enough til I gave that up. Well, lockdown hey, it changed so much!
All this was once just a dream.. The first few movie nights were unbelievably wow and each and every event has it's own special magic. And really I just can’t help connect all and every magical dot along the way.
With all that said I used to be sensitive to feedback when sometimes drained from pulling these things off and again thank lockdown for finding a balance between 'getting carried away' and resting! That all said, just to note there's no other departments to contact here so I'll do my best to respond to any queries when I can. I do however have a fantastic team who you’ll no doubt meet or have met, and they are simply wonderful! I’ve wrote short stories about them many a time!
Who gave me a blog!!
Alone we can do a little, together we make magic!
Here's a few of the team you may of met, yet to meet and what they can help you with...
The Lovely Lorna
You may meet Lorna on your way into an event, to check in, go VIP or be decorating our venues to give them that extra dose of magic! She eggs me on, supports all magical moments does and is a lot like the backbone, taking our dreams into the blue sky way of thinking. You're awesome! Here's to all that magic we continue to co-create!
The Brilliant Bridie
Our real-life fairy godmother! You might see this lovely lady at our VIP entrance, selling Bob Bags or at an allotment event, and whatever the event she is always there to support us or anyone she comes across. After 'Caring for Cheadle' for the last 25 years, we congratulate this lovely lady and look forward to creating and enjoying many more magical moments to come.
Oh Alan
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. There's a yellow brick road and a yellow event jacket! We know he loves it and we in turn appreciate all his help at our events. You'll either meet Alan at an entrance, if you have a stall he's on hand if you need him and if there's fancy dress he's always game. This time he wants to be a bush for Halloween! You better watch out, you better not cry.. oh my oh my!
Yer a wizard.. Harry!
He's a wizard AND a scout! We could not put the teepee's up without him that's for sure. We thank him and his parents for raising this multi-skilled magical moments hero! You may meet Harry on Diagon Alley, the yellow brick road or at the entrance of our events! He has superpower strength, helps us host these events and all round awesome, thanking you very muchly.
Pete! ..the magic dragon?
Great film! And all thanks to this guy right here we get to enjoy movie's in the great outdoors! He has backyard screens you can hire for your own garden events too, medium inflatables for a more cosy kind of night and giant ones's for our sell outs! Each one has something great about it and again, we could not do this without you and we wouldn't want to either!
Sir Phillip
We love Phillip!! The chairman of the green, more specifically the Cheadle Civic Society. If you're trading at one of our 'on the green' events please note 'no tarpaulin - no trading'. It's thanks to all his efforts our green is as lovely as it is. Just to note, this local hero has also broken records for donating the most blood across the North of England! The things he's done, what he does and who he's helped along the way is simply incredible!
Mr Frazer
Original founder of Picnic in the Park at Brooklyn Crescent and co-founder of the great move to Abney. This local historian and site manager of Cheadle Primary and owner of Cheadle Heritage Group. You may meet him on a history walk through the village or leading litter picks to keep our village clean and tidy. Thankyou for all your efforts!
The Supercalifra.. SARAH!
Just a spoon full of sugar, this delightful soul has helped us with Santa and the reindeer, the witches and the woo woo, arts, crafts and cakes! ..and we again thank-you for all your help, support and smiles!
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I think I’ve covered most points on here for now, so I guess that’s all for today!
Until the next time..
Enjoy your Moments. And of course, make them Magical!