Generous members of the public have been chipping in with donations to help towards the cost of a major development at Keswick’s Alhambra cinema.

A project to rejuvenate the Alhambra went public and prompted one person to donate £1,000 towards the cost of windows.

Director Carol Rennie described the show of support from people as “just incredible” at a time when the cinema needs help to get through the coronavirus crisis.

Such has been the show of support that the cinema now has plans to put a donate button on its website where people can contribute £10 to buy a brick or £20 towards the cost of a window.

The work will see the opening of a second smaller screen and a revamped foyer as well as the creation of a new bar. External improvements are also to be made.