Calon Llanelli

Llanelli's iconic 1938 Odeon is at risk. It is the finest example of streamline moderne architecture in Wales.
Help us secure this art deco cinema.

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Hello all! I know it's been a while but here is a link to video on a quick update from us on our Facebook page!
https://t.co/zVhdw2pdTO

#savetheoldllanelliodeon #cinemarestoration #conservation #artdecocinema #restoration #artdeco

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Some very exciting news ! #update #savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #southwales #wales #cymru #cinema #odeon #artdeco #artdecocinema #artdecoodeon #artdecotheatre #artdecodesign #artdecointerior #reopening #restoration

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Sorry it's been a while but here's a quick update ! #savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #southwales #cinema #artdeco #artdecocinema #restoration #conservation #odeon #update

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd ! 🎉 Happy New Year Everyone! We hope to be welcoming you through our doors soon ! May 2021 bring you all happiness and good health 🎉

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

@siankilla Thank-you!!

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Sorry it's been a while, but here's an update! #savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #southwales #wales #cymru #odeon #artdeco #artdecoodeon #artdecocinema #artdecostyle #artdecodesign #artdecoarchitecture #restoration #cinema #artdecoaesthetic

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

An article updating on the situation of our project!
#savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #artdeco #artdecocinema #cinema #odeon #artdecoodeon #artdecostyle #restoration

https://t.co/Pt6a9MBQyd

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

#carmarthenshire #cinema #theatre #ArtDeco #artdecocinema #artdecoodeon #odeon #artdecostyle #artdecoarchitecture #restoration

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Here is some photos showing progress made in the main theatre. There were alot of damp and mould problems here due to many years of neglect of the building. Starting to look like it's being cared for again 😁 #savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #artdeco

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Today's post showcasing some of our lovely doorways including the main entrance and two of our internal doors which cannot wait to welcome people again! #savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #odeon #cinema #artdeco #restoration #artdecocinema #artdecodesign

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

#savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #odeon #cinema #artdeco #artdecocinema #artdecoarchitecture #artdecostyle #artdecoodeon #restoration

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Since I last posted we've reached over 200 followers which is excellent, thank you all! So here are some exterior photos- 1st from 1949, the 2nd is how many of us will remember it more in the last few years and the 3rd is it as we prepare for restoration work

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

@LlandudnoMuseum @JDaviesHeritage @WelshCinemaProj @Artdecomagpie @ArtDecoSocUK Thank- you very much ! 😊

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Today is a showcase of our lovely pieces of art which are the ONLY remaining art deco Odeon artworks probably created by Edward Bainbridge Copnell MBE!
They were found when removing old layers of plaster and paint above the doors to the upper circle bar.

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

@LlandudnoMuseum @JDaviesHeritage @WelshCinemaProj @Artdecomagpie @ArtDecoSocUK They will be staying in situ, the cinema closed in 2012 but since then we have been trying to restore it to it's former glory. We do have plans to re open at some point in the near future!

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

It's Copnall sorry but I can't go back and edit the tweet 🙈

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

#savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #odeon #cinema #artdeco #artdecoodeon #artdecocinema #artdecodesign #artdecoart #edwardbainbridgecopnell #sculpture #artdecostyle #restoration

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Our upper circle bar at various stages, ending at its most recent restoration.

#savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #artdeco #artdecocinema #artdecoodeon #odeon #cinema #restoration #artdecodesign #artdecostyle #socialhistory

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Here is another before photo!

[Calon Llanelli @Calonlive]

Another "before and after" progress photo of the main stairs. A lot of progress has been made 😊
#savetheoldllanelliodeon #llanelli #carmarthenshire #odeon #artdeco #artdecoodeon #restoration #artdecodesign #artdecostyle #progress #cinema #artdecocinema