Category Archives: News

Still no sign of activity but a Facebook group is saying that there have been some set backs but that work is still ongoing and they are aiming to open early 2012. Anyone heard different?

The subject of much discussion on our Facebook group recently – what was the film featured advertised in this shot from 1960/61. The answer – The Bulldog Breed starring Norman Wisdom. Anyone remember if first time around? Do you remember what else you saw there?

It is 75 years to the day since the Longford Cinema first opened it’s doors to the public.

During this time, the building has been a cinema, theatre, bingo hall, empty space, focal point and curiosity.

I wonder what words we’ll be using to describe this place in another 75 years time…

Reports on the Facebook group for Silver Wheels Altrincham claim that the Longford Essoldo Cinema building on Chester Road Stretford will be re opening after a 15 year closure as a skating rink early this September.

There is  no offical evidence to back this up but who knows … good news if it’s true, now where did those roller skates go…

There is speculation amongst the residents of Stretford that Silver Wheels, the roller rink in Altrincham (being demolished shortly) is set to move to the old Essoldo / Longford Cinema building in Stretford. There are various connections and events that give the story some plausibility, plus some talk on the Silver Wheels Facebook group that this is confirmed. At this stage, it is however just speculation with no credible sources (eg planning applications or statements of intent) to back this up. Whilst unexpected, any public use of the building as it stands would be applauded here. If you know any more about this, please leave us a comment or email direct here.