The 50-strong group from the Cinema Theatre Association will be based in the town during March 21 and 22 to visit picture houses in the area. The association aims to preserve and support past and present cinemas. It has more than 1,400 members and is active around the UK. Based at the Royal Norfolk Hotel, those enthusiasts in Bognor will begin by exploring buildings such as the Picturedrome, Crown Bingo (formerly the Odeon), the Regis School of Music and the Regis Centre. They will move on to Littlehampton and Chichester. Local historian Sylvia Endacott will start their weekend with an illustrated talk. The Observer reported last month how the future of the Picturedrome was in doubt because of a rent row between the current operator and building's owner. The two sides remain deadlocked. The Alexandra Theatre could be swept away in a redevelopment scheme but this has been delayed by up to three years, as reported recently. What do you think? Click here to send a letter or leave a comment below. Click here to go back to Chichester news Click here to go back to Bognor Regis news Click here to go back to Midhurst and Petworth news To tell us where in the world you are reading this story click on the link below to add yourself to our readers' map. MAP