First cinema hospital site in Yorkshire is opening in Bradford today
The first cinema on the site of a hospital in Yorkshire is opening in Bradford today.
Bradford Hospitals Charity is opening the screen, which has cost £40,000 to set up at the Royal Infirmary, with a screening of Elf.
It's part of a bid to help bring the magic of the movies to seriously ill children and their families.
Designed for beds, wheelchairs, and medical equipment it lets children enjoy immersive films while continuing their care.
Catherine Piggot, Play Specialist at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:
“This is more than just a cinema,”
“It’s a space where children can feel like children again—where laughter, imagination and connection can flourish, even during the most difficult times. The ward is buzzing with excitement, we can’t wait to start using the space later this week.”
Laura Riach, Director of Bradford Hospitals Charity:
“The young children being cared for at Bradford Teaching Hospitals absolutely need spaces like this. They’re in hospital, and we’d hate for them to miss out on experiences – this cinema means they can be children again, using their imagination, and finding a distraction from everything else going on,”
“We are so grateful to all of the companies that donated their time, resources and equipment to help make this wonderful room a reality, it was truly a team effort.”
Ian Morrish, Founder and Managing Director, Together for Cinema and Giving.Back.tech, said:
“With this being our 57th cinema room installation I am more than aware of the long-term benefit and joy this room will bring and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to make it happen at the children’s ward of the Bradford Royal Infirmary.
“With great support from the Audio Visual industry, and skilled assistance from local AV installer, Clever Association, and Tigerplay, a company specialising in creating safe and stimulating soft play environments for children, I believe we have created a special room that will be used and enjoyed for many years to come. Thank you for letting us help and for trusting us to create a little bit of our industry magic at the Hospital.“