Hundreds of people have come forward to purchase a slice of Oxford's oldest and only independent cinema, raising close to £100,000 in just a few days.
The local community rallied around the iconic Grade II listed Ultimate Picture Palace Friday when it was announced that it was making a bid to become community-owned in order to stay open and remain independent.
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 382 people invested in their gorgeous Edwardian cinema to the tune of £97,824 - almost a third of the £312,575 needed.
