Independent community cinema Saffron Screen celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend, as it reopens.

Over the past 15 years, the cinema has raised over £60,000 to install digital equipment, enabling it to stream live theatre, opera, ballet, art exhibitions and music concerts.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Saffron Screen is 15Saffron Screen is 15 (Image: Saffron Screen)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Some of the team at Saffron ScreenSome of the team at Saffron Screen (Image: Saffron Screen)

It has organised a number of film festivals, outdoor screenings, workshops and courses.

Saffron Screen’s business manager Jenny Hemsley said: “It’s been a rollercoaster year and it feels particularly special to be reopening the doors of such a valuable part of our community on our birthday weekend.

"We’ve been providing the big screen experience for 15 years now and with the continued support of our customers - and the hard work of our wonderful team here - we hope to be celebrating many more birthdays to come.”

For tickets see www.saffronscreen.com, go to the Tourist Information Centre or phone 01799 524002 (Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm).