Cineworld in Ely marked its first birthday last Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an “incredible” first year entertaining nearly 260,000 people.

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Matthew Shaw, general manager, said: “It’s been an incredible first year and we’ve loved being part of the local community, welcoming around 260,000 customers through our doors since we opened on May 12 2017.

“On Saturday, we gave away lots of prizes and goodies, what better way to spend our one year anniversary and show our gratitude than giving back to the movie-loving community who help make the cinema so great.”

The cinema hosted a variety of activities for its landmark anniversary including a wheel of fortune – plus giveaways and opportunities to win goodies.

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Winners could get their hands on complimentary cinema tickets, food and drink vouchers and even movie merchandise.

The 954-seat cinema has shown over 150 films across over 10,000 screenings of the biggest blockbusters and family films.

As well as thousands of hours of films, the state-of-the-art facilities has sold 2,032 kilograms worth of popcorn, or over 25,000 bags, since opening last year – which is equivalent to the weight of a hippopotamus.

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)

Ely Standard: Ely Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie GrayEly Cineworld marked its first birthday on Saturday (May 12) after inviting film fans to celebrate an incredible first year. PHOTO: Jamie Gray (Image: Jamie Gray)