A community appeal to preserve a slice of Sunninghill history.

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Our Mission

We believe that as a community, we can put together a strong proposal for taking over and utilising the Novello Picture house as a community space, run and managed as an extension of the Cordes Hall.

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Get involved

As our campaign gains momentum, there are a number of ways you can get involved. Whether it’s through volunteering, donating, or just signing our petition, we’re going to be relying on everybody in the community to bring our ambitious mission to life.

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A slice of history

The Novello Picture House has been a staple of Sunninghill High Street for over a century. Find out more about the fascinating history of the building, including a previous successful campaign to save it from closure.

“The overwhelming response to the Public Petition, together with all those in the area not eligible to sign, shows how strong feelings are to avoid letting the Novello Theatre disappear from the High Street”

— Stewart A McNair